Upper Silver Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOceana
Nearest CitySilver Lake Village
River/StreamAu Sable Creek
Coordinates43.58333, -86.48333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,120 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge880 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerUpper Silver Lake Improvement Assoc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00016
Federal IDMI00016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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