Silver Lake Dam - Middletown
Delaware — New Castle County — DEEP CREEK
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| River | DEEP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.43801, -75.69339 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| NID Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1931 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | DELDOT |
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.