Silver Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk
Nearest CityBellingham
River/StreamPeters River
Coordinates42.05897, -71.46760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length250 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage560 acre-ft
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage440 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Bellingham
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03097
Federal IDMA03097
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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