Scott Lake
Scott Lake is an earth dam located in Alpine County, California, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scott Lake
The primary purpose of Scott Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frederick W. Dressler And Kent Neddenriep (private). It impounds the Tr Wfk Carson R.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| River/Stream | Tr Wfk Carson R |
| Coordinates | 38.76390, -119.96370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Frederick W. Dressler and Kent Neddenriep |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00629 |
| Federal ID | CA00629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |