Scott's Lake Dam
Scott's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wilson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scott's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Scott's Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Black Creek near Fremont.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 522 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Nearest City | Fremont |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59810, -78.06970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00888 |
| Federal ID | NC00888 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |