Salem Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Winston-Salem |
| River/Stream | Salem Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09590, -80.19150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,112 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |