Scott Lake Dam dam
Scott Lake Dam
Scott Lake Dam, located in Young County, Texas, stands as a testament to engineering excellence with its primary purpose listed as "Other." The dam, completed in 1961, is an Earth type structure with a height of 25 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. It is situated on the TR-Clear Fork Brazos River and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being privately owned, Scott Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam has no spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the hazard potential of the dam is deemed "Not Available," the risk assessment indicates a high level of risk (2). The condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Scott Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam engineering and management. The dam's location on the Clear Fork Brazos River highlights its importance in water storage and flood control efforts in the region. With ongoing state inspections and a high risk assessment, there is a need for continued vigilance and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of this vital infrastructure.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scott Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 3 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- Palo Pinto County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- County Road 278 Stephens County
Campgrounds
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Possum Kingdom State Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Jack D. Furst Staff Center
- Kindley City Park
Track Scott Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scott Lake Dam
Where does the data for Scott Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scott Lake Dam.