Bookout Lake Dam
Bookout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bookout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bookout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles W Connor (private). It impounds the Clarks Creek near Kings Creek, Sc.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 186 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 04/03/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| Nearest City | Kings Creek, Sc |
| River/Stream | Clarks Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16400, -81.33370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 186 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles W Connor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00110 |
| Federal ID | NC00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |