Siler City Water Supply Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyChatham
Nearest CitySiler City
River/StreamUT to Rocky River
Coordinates35.76529, -79.45950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge69 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Siler City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00618
Federal IDNC00618
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Charles L. Turner Reservoir Dam 0.3 mi High Clapp Lake Dam 0.6 mi Low Rocky River Reservoir Dam 2.3 mi Low Wood Lake Dam 2.4 mi Low Hackney Millpond Dam 2.8 mi Low Siler City Country Club Dam 4.5 mi Low Siler City Country Club Dam 4.6 mi Low Peavine Lake Dam 6.6 mi Low Carter Lake Dam #1 6.8 mi Low Overman Lake Dam 6.9 mi High