Second Broad River WS #11-7 Dam

McDowell County, North Carolina (near Union Mills)

River/Stream: Beaverdam Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Reservoir Storage
40 acre-ft
Year Completed
1994
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
337 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-04-10

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NC04879
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.56110, -82.00240
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.