Scotts Lake Dam
Scotts Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scotts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Scotts Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scott, H. L. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 295 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.56667, -84.15000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 295 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scott, H. L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01980 |
| Federal ID | GA01980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |