Bonclarken Lake Dam
Bonclarken Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bonclarken Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bonclarken Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bonclarken Conference Center, Inc. (private). It impounds the King Creek near Hendersonville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2016.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Hendersonville |
| River/Stream | King Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.27500, -82.43480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bonclarken Conference Center, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00237 |
| Federal ID | NC00237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |