Silver Creek Dam
Silver Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Caldwell County, North Carolina, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Silver Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Anchors Landing Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Silver Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 04/23/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80280, -81.38690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Anchors Landing Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05590 |
| Federal ID | NC05590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |