Whitaker Lake Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — Silas Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverSilas Creek
Coordinates36.11540, -80.30380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage27 acre-ft
Max Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWhitacres, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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