Silver Lake
Silver Lake is an earth dam located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silver Lake
The primary purpose of Silver Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Shorewood (local government). It impounds the Purgatory Creek-tr near Greenwood.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Nearest City | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Purgatory Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.89748, -93.52694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Shorewood |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01488 |
| Federal ID | MN01488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |