Silver Lake Dam - Dover
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | DOVER |
| River/Stream | SAINT JONES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.16829, -75.52155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF DOVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |