Cleveland Co. Sanitary District Water Storage Reservoir Dam
Cleveland Co. Sanitary District Water Storage Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, built in 2010. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cleveland Co. Sanitary District Water Storage Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Cleveland Co. Sanitary District Water Storage Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cleveland County Water (public utility). It impounds the Ut To First Broad River.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/03/2024.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Ut To First Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.43450, -81.56610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cleveland County Water |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06035 |
| Federal ID | NC06035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |