Silver Lake Dam dam
Silver Lake Dam
Silver Lake Dam in Columbia, Georgia, is a private-owned structure situated on Mt. Enna Branch. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 480 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 23 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential, Silver Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment of 3 due to its unknown condition assessment and lack of emergency action plan preparedness. The last inspection conducted in August 2017 revealed that the dam was not rated for its current condition. With a five-year inspection frequency, there is a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Located in the Charleston District, the dam is not under federal agency jurisdiction but is subject to state regulations and inspections. With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, Silver Lake Dam presents a valuable asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate while highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management and maintenance practices to safeguard the community and environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Silver Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 11 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,290 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 354 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
⛺ Campgrounds
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Wildwood County Park
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Bussey Point Wilderness Area
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Pointes West Military - Fort Gordon
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Silver Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silver Lake Dam
Where does the data for Silver Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Silver Lake Dam.