Silver Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Silver Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 761 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00869 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
VILLAGE OF PERRY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Lake Dam?
Silver Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 VILLAGE OF PERRY (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 1982, making it 44 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: Recreation, 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 15 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 October 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.