Fred Booth Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rorie Pond Dam John King Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Fred Booth Pond Dam, located in Laurinburg, North Carolina, stands as a vital structure along Buffalo Creed, serving primarily for recreational purposes since its completion in 1984 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam, standing at a structural height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 11.4 feet, offers a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres within a drainage area of 752 acres.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been state regulated or permitted. However, it undergoes regular state inspections, with the last assessment conducted in May 2013. While the dam's condition remains ungraded, its maintenance falls under the responsibility of the private owner. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Fred Booth Pond Dam continues to provide a safe recreational environment with minimal risk to surrounding communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
Buffalo Creed |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.4 |
Drainage Area |
752 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
74cfs |
Drowning Creek Near Hoffman
|
104cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
6cfs |
Lumber River Near Maxton
|
284cfs |
Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg
|
59cfs |
Little River At Manchester
|
161cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Fred Booth Pond Dam