Silver Lake Dam - Middletown
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Nearest City | ODESSA |
| River/Stream | DEEP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.43801, -75.69339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |