Booker'S Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Booker'S Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00536 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JSERC LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Booker'S Lake Dam?
Booker'S Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Booker'S Lake Dam?
Booker'S Lake Dam is owned by JSERC LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Booker'S Lake Dam built?
Booker'S Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Booker'S Lake Dam?
Booker'S Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Booker'S Lake Dam?
Booker'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Booker'S Lake Dam last inspected?
Booker'S Lake Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.