Silver Lake
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Nearest City | Rochester |
| River/Stream | Zumbro River South Fork |
| Coordinates | 44.03692, -92.46246 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 251 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 234 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,849 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Rochester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |