Scott Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

270

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.