Silver Lake Dam - Middletown

Delaware — New Castle County

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Coordinates39.43801, -75.69339

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage452 acre-ft
Max Storage452 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDELDOT

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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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