North Broad Watershed Rehabilitation  

Since 1953, three hundred and fifty seven USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Assisted Project Dams have been constructed pursuant to Public Law 566 Federal funding. In Franklin County, there are seven watershed structures located in the North Fork of the Broad watershed which were built in the 60’s and 70’s.

The watershed structures were located at strategic points to provide flood prevention to flood plains, culverts, and bridges. Now, most of these dams provide flood protection benefits to communities downstream. And, of course, as man-made structures, these dams need regular maintenance.

After years of neglect, many local sponsors, with financial assistance from the state, have allocated approximately $200,000 for much needed maintenance. NRCS provides technical assistance with identification of maintenance needs for the much needed maintenance to these watershed structures.

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