Second Broad River Ws #11-15 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityUnion Mills
River/StreamScrub Grass Branch
Coordinates35.55900, -81.98090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage38 acre-ft
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge931 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRutherford County Soil/Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04876
Federal IDNC04876
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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