Scout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Scout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Scout Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Clayton County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Pates Creek near Stockbridge.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 655 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,590 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.