Second Broad River Ws #11-5 Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityUnion Mills
River/StreamHicks Branch
Coordinates35.58890, -82.01340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length465 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge364 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC04878
Federal IDNC04878
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Second Broad River Ws #11-6a Dam 0.3 mi Low Estes Lake Dam 0.5 mi Significant Muddy Creek Dam #4 1.7 mi Significant Second Broad River Ws #11-7 Dam 2.0 mi Low Second Broad River Ws #11-16 Dam 2.7 mi High Second Broad River Ws #11-15 Dam 2.8 mi High Muddy Creek Dam #2-c 2.9 mi Significant Second Broad River Ws #11-18a Dam 3.0 mi Low Muddy Creek Dam #3 3.2 mi High Muddy Creek Dam #6-b 3.2 mi Significant