Silver Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamMiscoe Brook
Coordinates42.19053, -71.65560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1896 (130 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage161 acre-ft
Max Storage161 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge863 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Grafton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00582
Federal IDMA00582
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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