Silver Lake Main Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Marquette |
| River/Stream | Dead River |
| Coordinates | 46.64950, -87.83130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |