W. Kerr Scott Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWilkes
Nearest CityWILKESBORO
River/StreamYADKIN RIVER
Coordinates36.13442, -81.22596

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height148 ft
Dam Length1,740 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage306,000 acre-ft
Max Storage306,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,475 acres
Drainage Area348 sq mi
Max Discharge176,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Wilmington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00300
Federal IDNC00300
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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