Silver Lake Reservoir Dam

Richmond County, New York (near Richmond)

River/Stream: TR-KILL VAN KULL

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
4,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,673 acre-ft
Year Completed
1917
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
77 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-11-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00060
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
40.62889, -74.09194
Age
109 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.