Silver Lake Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — BELCHER BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverBELCHER BROOK
Coordinates41.58692, -72.76900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage1,480 acre-ft
Max Storage1,480 acre-ft
Surface Area151 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 14, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameSilver Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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