Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam

2nd Broad River· Rutherford, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge44 cfs
NID IDNC05454

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 1, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Piedmont Council Boy Scouts, Inc.

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam?

Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam?

Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam is owned by Piedmont Council Boy Scouts, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam?

Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam last inspected?

Boy Scouts Dairy Barn Dam was last inspected on April 1, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.