Cliffside Retention Basin Dam

Cleveland County, North Carolina

River/Stream: Broad River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
69 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
4 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-19

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
NC05714
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.21860, -81.75610
Age
86 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.