Silver Lake North Dike
Silver Lake North Dike is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Vermont, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Silver Lake North Dike
The primary purpose of Silver Lake North Dike 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 St. Albans (local government). It impounds the Beaver Meadow Brook-tr near Fairfax.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 181 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1895, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Fairfax |
| River/Stream | Beaver Meadow Brook-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.71077, -73.05899 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ST. ALBANS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VT00333 |
| Federal ID | VT00333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |