W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir

The W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is a 1,475-acre (5.97 km²) artificial lake impounded by a dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina.^[2] It is located on the Yadkin River system, and is operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
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Location	Wilkes County, North Carolina
Coordinates	36°7′58″N 81°13′47.51″W
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Yadkin River
Primary outflows	Yadkin River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	1,475 acres (5.97 km2)
Surface elevation	1,027 ft (313 m)[1]

Recreation

The lake is open to the public for recreational fishing and boating.^[3] It is particularly noted for its excellent bass fishing.^[4]

History

Scott Dam was completed in 1962 to control flooding that had frequently been a problem in the area.^[5] It was named for W. Kerr Scott, the 62nd Governor of North Carolina, who played a key role in the project.^[6] The lake has a shoreline of 56 miles.