Silver Lake Dam - Middletown

New Castle County, Delaware (near ODESSA)

River/Stream: DEEP CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
520 ft
Reservoir Storage
452 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-05-16

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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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.

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