Broadacres Lake Dam dam
Broadacres Lake Dam
Broadacres Lake Dam, located in Hoffman, North Carolina, serves as a key recreational and water supply infrastructure along the Big Muddy Creek. Built in 1934, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, with a total length of 675 feet. It boasts a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
The dam's primary purpose is recreation, with secondary functions including water supply. With a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 858 square miles, Broadacres Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. While the dam is rated as having a fair condition assessment as of 2012, its significant hazard potential underscores the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Despite being state-owned and not regulated by the state, Broadacres Lake Dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in 2012. Its fair condition and significant hazard potential highlight the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Broadacres Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental stewardship.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Broadacres Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 38 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 41 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 26 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 164 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broadacres Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
Campgrounds
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Loblolly Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Hickory Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
Fishing spots
- Broadacres Lakes
- Broadacres Lake
- Big Branch
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Baldwins Pond
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
Track Broadacres Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Broadacres Lake Dam
Where does the data for Broadacres Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Broadacres Lake Dam.