Scout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 660 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | Stockbridge |
| River/Stream | Pates Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.47139, -84.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 655 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 655 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,590 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Clayton County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01299 |
| Federal ID | GA01299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |