Silver Lake Dam
Illinois — Madison County — EAST FORK SILVER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| River | EAST FORK SILVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.76561, -89.70109 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,780 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,945 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,945 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 14, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF HIGHLAND |
| Other Name | Highland Silver Lake Dam |
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.