Silver Lake Dam - Milford
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | MILFORD |
| River/Stream | MISPILLION RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.91133, -75.43304 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,040 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |