Scott Paper Co Dam
Scott Paper Co Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scott Paper Co Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Paper Co Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott Paper Co (private). It impounds the Tr-escatawpa River near Escatawpa.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Escatawpa |
| River/Stream | Tr-escatawpa River |
| Coordinates | 31.38500, -88.41500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SCOTT PAPER CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01756 |
| Federal ID | AL01756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |