Brooks Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Rutherfordton |
| River/Stream | Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.44270, -82.00410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 865 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Brooks Lake Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |