Silver Creek Dam
North Carolina — Caldwell County — Silver Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| River | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.80280, -81.38690 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 23, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2003 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Anchors Landing Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Other Name | Emerald Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.