Second Broad River WS #11-7 Dam

North Carolina — McDowell County — Beaverdam Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
RiverBeaverdam Branch
Coordinates35.56110, -82.00240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRutherford County Soil/Water Conservation District
Other NameMcgraw-Lawing Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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