Silver Lake Dam
Silver Lake Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor 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 James Marvin Anderson;silver Lake Conservation Association;thompson Dunean Properties Three Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-south Tyger River.
The dam stands 52 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,280 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2024.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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 South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Tyger River |
| Coordinates | 34.88540, -82.10430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES MARVIN ANDERSON;SILVER LAKE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION;THOMPSON DUNEAN PROPERTIES THREE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03346 |
| Federal ID | SCD03346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |