Silver Lake Reservoir Dam dam
Silver Lake Reservoir Dam
Silver Lake Reservoir Dam, located in Richmond, New York, was completed in 1917 and serves primarily for recreation purposes. The earth dam stands at a height of 65 feet and spans a length of 4400 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 1416 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1673 acre-feet. The dam is regulated and inspected by the NYS DEC, with a high hazard potential due to its location along the TR-KILL VAN KULL stream.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 14 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 77 cubic feet per second. Despite being assessed as satisfactory in condition, the dam is considered to pose a very high risk (level 1) according to the risk assessment. Emergency action plans have been prepared for the dam, with the last revision date in January 2021, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place for any potential emergencies.
Owned and maintained by the local government, the Silver Lake Reservoir Dam is a vital structure in the region, providing not only recreational opportunities but also playing a crucial role in water resource management. With its historical significance and importance in the community, the dam continues to be a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and public safety.
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 Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth R At Ursino Lake At Elizabeth Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Rahway River At Rahway Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Second River At Belleville Nj | 8 cfs | → |
| Rahway River Near Springfield Nj | 10 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 Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway Nueva York
- Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Hoboken
- Hoboken Newport Walkway – Hudson River Waterfront Walkway Hoboken
- Secaucus Municipal Ramp
- Woodbridge
- North Forty Brooklyn
Track Silver Lake Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silver Lake Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Silver Lake Reservoir 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 High 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 Reservoir Dam.