Silver Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityAgawam
River/StreamTributary of Three Mile Brook
Coordinates42.06676, -72.63349

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1878 (148 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge267 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSilver Lake Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00066
Federal IDMA00066
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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