Gordon Scott Dam
Gordon Scott Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gordon Scott Dam
The primary purpose of Gordon Scott Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Monty L Monteith (private). It impounds the Robinson Creek near Bostic.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Bostic |
| River/Stream | Robinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.38120, -81.84050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Monty L Monteith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04109 |
| Federal ID | NC04109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |