Cliffside Retention Basin Dam
North Carolina — Cleveland County — Broad River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| River | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.21860, -81.75610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 19, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Other Name | Cliffside Inactive Ash Basin #1-4 Main Dam |
Location Map
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.