Booker's Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Booker's Lake Dam, located in Oconee, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1948 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 475 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Despite its intended recreational use, the dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment, as last inspected in June 2019.

With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled and unlisted foundations, Booker's Lake Dam is regulated by the South Carolina DHEC and undergoes regular inspections, with a risk assessment rating of moderate. The dam's geographic coordinates are 34.8249° N, -83.066° W, situated on TR-BEATY CREEK within the Nashville District. As a critical infrastructure in the region, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts closely monitor the dam's condition and management measures to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-BEATY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

67

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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. 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

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, 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.