The W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir is a artificial lake impounded by a dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina. 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. It is particularly noted for its excellent bass fishing.

History

Scott Dam was completed in 1962 to control flooding that had frequently been a problem in the area. It was named for

W. Kerr Scott William Kerr Scott (April 17, 1896April 16, 1958) was an American Democratic Party politician from North Carolina. He was the 62nd governor of North Carolina from 1949 until 1953 and a United States Senator from 1954 until 1958. A native of ...

, the 62nd

Governor of North Carolina The governor of North Carolina is the head of government of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The governor directs the executive branch of the government and is the commander in chief of the military forces of the state. The current governor, ...

, who played a key role in the project. The lake has a shoreline of 56 miles.

References

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