W. Kerr Scott Dam
North Carolina — Wilkes County — YADKIN RIVER
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| River | YADKIN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.13442, -81.22596 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 148 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| NID Storage | 306,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,475 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 3, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Wilmington District |
| Other Name | W. Kerr Scott Reservoir |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.