Silver Lake

Amador County, California (near Kyburz)

River/Stream: Silver Fork American River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
280 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,130 acre-ft
Year Completed
1876
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,750 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-08-23

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00377
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.66835, -120.12176
Age
150 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.