Silver Lake Dam - Dover
Delaware — Kent County — SAINT JONES RIVER
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| River | SAINT JONES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.16829, -75.52155 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF DOVER |
Location Map
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.