Silver Lake Dam
Silver Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Silver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Silver Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Brockton (local government). It impounds the Jones River near Kingston.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 602 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,558 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Plymouth |
| Nearest City | Kingston |
| River/Stream | Jones River |
| Coordinates | 42.01305, -70.78823 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,558 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,558 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 602 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Brockton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00432 |
| Federal ID | MA00432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |