Silverton Dam
Silverton Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silverton Dam
Silverton Dam is a dam in Wake, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Silverlake Of Cary Community Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Crabtree Creek.
Completed in 2000, the dam is 26 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Ut To Crabtree Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81360, -78.80470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Silverlake of Cary Community Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06171 |
| Federal ID | NC06171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |