Silver Lake
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Amador |
| Nearest City | Kyburz |
| River/Stream | Silver Fork American River |
| Coordinates | 38.66835, -120.12176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1876 (150 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 525 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | El Dorado Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |