Silver Lake Dam - Milford

Delaware — Kent County — MISPILLION RIVER

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
RiverMISPILLION RIVER
Coordinates38.91133, -75.43304

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage520 acre-ft
Max Storage520 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerDNREC DFW
Other NameMilford Mill Pond

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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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