Silver Lake Dam

TR-LITTLE WAPPINGER CREEK· Dutchess, New York· Earth· 6 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Silver Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 0.3% in NY)
Dam Length174 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge48 cfs
NID IDNY01129

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 17, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CYRIL AND MARGARET MOORE;Donna and Erik Vandenberge;Jennie Angelo;Joshua Harris

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 CYRIL AND MARGARET MOORE;Donna and Erik Vandenberge;Jennie Angelo;Joshua Harris (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Silver Lake Dam?

Silver Lake Dam serves the following purposes: 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?

Silver Lake Dam has a dam height of 6 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 November 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.