Second Broad River WS #11-15 Dam

McDowell County, North Carolina (near Union Mills)

River/Stream: Scrub Grass Branch

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
340 ft
Reservoir Storage
39 acre-ft
Year Completed
1994
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
931 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-04-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC04876
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.55900, -81.98090
Age
32 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.