Scottsville Lake Dam
Scottsville Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Scottsville Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Scottsville Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E Baker And Associates Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-eightmile Creek near Grand Bluff.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| Nearest City | Grand Bluff |
| River/Stream | Tr-eightmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.52908, -94.23667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | E BAKER AND ASSOCIATES INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03564 |
| Federal ID | TX03564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |