Silver Lake Dam - Milford

Kent County, Delaware (near MILFORD)

River/Stream: MISPILLION RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Gravity

Height

13 ft

Dam Length

750 ft

Reservoir Storage

520 acre-ft

Year Completed

1964

Primary Purpose

Fish and Wildlife Pond

Owner Type

State

Max Discharge

5,040 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-10-10

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: DE00041
State: Delaware (DE)
Coordinates: 38.91133, -75.43304
Age: 62 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.