Silver Lake
Key Takeaway
Silver Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 54.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | OK02416 |
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
SILVER LAKE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Lake?
Silver Lake 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?
Silver Lake is owned by SILVER LAKE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Lake built?
Silver Lake was completed in 1932, making it 94 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?
Silver Lake 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?
Silver Lake has a dam height of 30 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 last inspected?
Silver Lake was last inspected on December 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.