Upper Silver Lake

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks
River/StreamVAN HORN CREEK
Coordinates40.23167, -74.83333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMAKEFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDPA00791
Federal IDPA00791
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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