Silver Lake Dam dam
Silver Lake Dam
Silver Lake Dam, located in Morris County, New Jersey, is a private earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 15 feet and spanning 830 feet in length, the dam impounds the waters of Pine Brook, creating a picturesque 8-acre lake with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
While the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its last inspection in January 2000 deemed it to have low hazard potential. With an inspection frequency of four years, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified. Additionally, the dam's associated structures and outlet gates are not specified in the available data. Situated in Harding Township, Silver Lake Dam offers a tranquil recreational spot for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and engage in various outdoor activities.
Overall, Silver Lake Dam presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and recreational purposes in dam infrastructure. As a symbol of human intervention in the natural landscape, the dam serves both practical and leisurely functions, highlighting the need for careful management and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. With its serene surroundings and potential for outdoor recreation, Silver Lake Dam stands as a testament to the balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in water resource management.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Silver Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whippany River At Morristown Nj | 22 cfs | → |
| Passaic River Near Chatham Nj | 29 cfs | → |
| Whippany River Near Morristown Nj | 7 cfs | → |
| Passaic River Near Millington Nj | 12 cfs | → |
| Canoe Brook Near Summit Nj | 1 cfs | → |
| Green Brook At Seeley Mills Nj | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Main Street Bound Brook
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Dell Avenue 9, Netcong
- Woodbridge
- South 3rd Avenue Highland Park
- Jefferson Lake Road Sussex County
Track Silver Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Silver Lake Dam
Where does the data for Silver Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Silver Lake Dam.