Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 361 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | NC01271 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc.
Private
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High HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam?
Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam?
Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam is owned by Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam?
Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond 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 Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam last inspected?
Broyhill Baptist Children'S Home Pond Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.