Silver Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 16.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 602 acres |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00432 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF BROCKTON, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Lake Dam?
Silver Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Silver Lake Dam?
Silver Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF BROCKTON, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Lake Dam built?
Silver Lake Dam was completed in 1908, making it 118 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Silver Lake Dam?
Silver Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silver Lake Dam?
Silver Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Silver Lake Dam last inspected?
Silver Lake Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.