Broadacres Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Broadacres Lake Dam, located in Hoffman, North Carolina, serves as a key recreational and water supply infrastructure along the Big Muddy Creek.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1934

Dam Length

675

River Or Stream

Big Muddy Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

858

Nid Storage

104

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.