Second Broad River WS #11-18a Dam

North Carolina — McDowell County — Wheeler Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
RiverWheeler Branch
Coordinates35.54850, -81.99180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage66 acre-ft
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 2, 2018
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

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

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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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