W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
| W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir | |
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 W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir | |
  W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir  W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir | |
| Location | Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 36°7′58″N 81°13′47.51″W / 36.13278°N 81.2298639°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Yadkin River |
| Primary outflows | Yadkin River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,475 acres (5.97 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m)[1] |
The W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is a 1,475-acre (5.97 km2) artificial lake impounded by a dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina.[2] It is located on the Yadkin River system, and is operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Recreation
[edit]The lake is open to the public for recreational fishing and boating.[3] It is particularly noted for its excellent bass fishing.[4]
History
[edit]Scott Dam was completed in 1962 to control flooding that had frequently been a problem in the area.[5] It was named for W. Kerr Scott, the 62nd Governor of North Carolina, who played a key role in the project.[6] The lake has a shoreline of 56 miles.
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
- ^ "W. Kerr Scott". US Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
- ^ Hart, Allen De (1997). Trails of the Triad: Over 140 Hikes in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point Area. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-89587-161-9.
- ^ Marsh, Mike (2011). Fishing North Carolina. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-89587-397-2.
- ^ Marsh, Mike (2011). Fishing North Carolina. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-89587-397-2.
- ^ Byrd, Fay (October 19, 2010). Wilkes County Bits and Pieces. Lulu.com. p. 328. ISBN 978-0-557-49244-2.