Silver Lake Dam
Silver Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Wilson County, North Carolina, built in 1785. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Silver Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Zack R Bissette (private). It impounds the Toisnot Swamp.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 538 acre-feet. Completed in 1785, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| River/Stream | Toisnot Swamp |
| Coordinates | 35.80250, -77.94940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1785 (241 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 538 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Zack R Bissette |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00896 |
| Federal ID | NC00896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |