Rutherford County Boe Dam
Rutherford County Boe Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rutherford County Boe Dam
The primary purpose of Rutherford County Boe Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Rutherford County Schools, Board Of Education (local government).
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Coordinates | 35.36680, -81.94430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rutherford County Schools, Board of Education |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07111 |
| Federal ID | NC07111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |