Silver Lake Dam - Milford
Key Takeaway
Silver Lake Dam - Milford is classified as high hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 37.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00041 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DNREC DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Lake Dam - Milford?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 - Milford?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford is owned by DNREC DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Lake Dam - Milford built?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 - Milford?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silver Lake Dam - Milford?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford has a dam height of 13 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 - Milford last inspected?
Silver Lake Dam - Milford was last inspected on October 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.