W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
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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.[1] It is located on the Yadkin River system, and is operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Recreation
The lake is open to the public for recreational fishing and boating.[2] It is particularly noted for its excellent bass fishing.[3]
History
Scott Dam was completed in 1962 to control flooding that had frequently been a problem in the area.[4] It was named for W. Kerr Scott, the 62nd Governor of North Carolina, who played a key role in the project.[5] The lake has a shoreline of 56 miles.
References
- ^ "W. Kerr Scott". US Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
- ^ Hart, Allen De (1997). Trails of the Triad: Over 140 Hikes in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point Area. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-89587-161-9.
- ^ Marsh, Mike (2011). Fishing North Carolina. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-89587-397-2.
- ^ Marsh, Mike (2011). Fishing North Carolina. John F. Blair, Publisher. p. 78. ISBN 978-0-89587-397-2.
- ^ Byrd, Fay (October 19, 2010). Wilkes County Bits and Pieces. Lulu.com. p. 328. ISBN 978-0-557-49244-2.
Coordinates: 36°7′58″N 81°13′47.51″W / 36.13278°N 81.2298639°W
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