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.[1] It is located on the Yadkin River system, and is operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Recreation
[edit]The lake is open to the public for recreational fishing and boating.[2] It is particularly noted for its excellent bass fishing.[3]
History
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.