Boy Scout Lake Dam
Boy Scout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Caswell County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Boy Scout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Boy Scout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America, Old North State Council (private). It impounds the County Line Creek near Yarbro.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caswell |
| Nearest City | Yarbro |
| River/Stream | County Line Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.35060, -79.38630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 462 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Old North State Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00577 |
| Federal ID | NC00577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |