Silver Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Silver Lake Dam, located in Gibbsboro, New Jersey, stands as a vital structure along the North Branch Timber Creek, serving a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This private earth dam boasts a height of 10 feet and a length of 250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 89 cubic feet per second, the dam presents a significant hazard potential, yet its condition assessment remains fair as of the last inspection in August 2020.
Managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Silver Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance. Despite its age of completion being unspecified, the dam continues to offer recreational opportunities to the community, with a surface area of 11 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile. The dam's emergency action plan is under review, highlighting the importance of preparedness and risk management measures in the face of potential hazards.
In the congressional district represented by Donald Norcross, Silver Lake Dam stands as a key feature in the landscape of Camden County, New Jersey. With its serene waters and surrounding natural beauty, the dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and climate resilience in an ever-changing environment.
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
North Branch Timber Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Silver Lake Dam