Bookout Lake Dam dam
Bookout Lake Dam
Bookout Lake Dam, located in Cleveland, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1958 for recreational purposes. With a structural height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a normal storage of 45 acre-feet. It spans 186 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5 acres, providing a scenic location for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program to ensure its fair condition and compliance with state regulations. The last inspection was conducted in November 2020, with a frequency of every 5 years. The dam is situated along Clarks Creek-Tr, near Battleground School Sc, and is under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency for dam safety enforcement. Overall, Bookout Lake Dam remains a vital water resource for the area, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water storage for the community.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bookout Lake Dam serves as a prime example of responsible dam management and maintenance. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, its significance extends to providing water storage and flood control benefits for the surrounding area. With its historical completion in the late 1950s, the dam continues to play a crucial role in the local ecosystem and serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bookout Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Creek Near Bessemer City | 5 cfs | → |
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 770 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 497 cfs | → |
| South Fork Catawba River At Lowell | 212 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Laboratory | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bookout Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
- Soldier Road 15299, Mecklenburg County
- Boatshore Road York County
Campgrounds
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Garner Creek
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Shelby Mission Camp
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Pittman Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Benfield Creek
- Macedonia Lake
Track Bookout Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bookout Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bookout Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bookout Lake Dam.