Scout Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Scout Lake Dam, also known as Camp Orr Dam, is located in Stockbridge, Georgia, and serves as a key feature on the Pates Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 660 feet in length, providing a critical fish and wildlife pond for the local community. With a normal storage capacity of 153.8 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 655 acre-feet, Scout Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the surrounding ecosystem.

Managed by the local government, Scout Lake Dam has an undetermined hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been inspected in recent years, raising concerns about its overall safety and maintenance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, highlighting the need for improved risk management measures and monitoring protocols.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to recognize the importance of maintaining and assessing infrastructure like Scout Lake Dam to ensure the safety of local ecosystems and communities. By conducting regular inspections, implementing emergency response plans, and addressing any potential hazards, we can protect the valuable resources and habitats supported by this essential fish and wildlife pond on Pates Creek.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

PATES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Hydraulic Height

20.8

Drainage Area

1590

Nid Storage

655

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.