Saylors Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 283 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Saylors Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Saylors Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James L Saylor (private). It impounds the Duck Branch near Loafers Glory.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 283 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet.
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 05/10/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Loafers Glory |
| River/Stream | Duck Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.99760, -82.15530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 283 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James L Saylor |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01347 |
| Federal ID | NC01347 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |