Silver Lake Dam

Plymouth County, Massachusetts (near Kingston)

River/Stream: Jones River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
110 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,558 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-04

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MA00432
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.01305, -70.78823
Age
118 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.