Silver Lake Dam is a dam located on the Dead River 30 miles (48.3 km) upstream of Marquette, Michigan. [3] It is the farthest upstream of five dams on the river and had no electricity generating facilities. [4] The dam failed on May 14, 2003, and forced the evacuation of 1800 people. The dam was rebuilt in 2008. [5]

Apr 30, 2024 · It calls for removing the existing dam that was built nearly 90 years ago as part of a Great Depression economic stimulus project and replacing it with a fixed dam that would feed water from the Zumbro River down channels to a series of cascading ponds.

Apr 19, 2024 · ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Last week, members of Friends of Silver Lake announced an upcoming rally with a focus on saving the Silver Lake Dam. Though concerns of the group stem from the belief the dam will be removed, according to Rochester City Council, many steps need to happen before that can enter the realm of possibility.

Nov 15, 2024 · In the spring of 2015, EID staff discovered a small sinkhole in the Silver Lake Dam. Repairing this facility is an important condition for long-term safety as well as conditions of the license terms. The small sinkhole brought the long-term reliability of the dam into question.

Nov 20, 2024 · At the Minnesota Legislative Session the state awarded nearly $2.4 million for the project. It was administered through a grant with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources which city council approved.

Jun 6, 2024 · ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The city of Rochester’s concept to modify and remove the iconic Silver Lake Dam has caused a stir in the community. Last month, those opposed to removing the dam held a rally. Wednesday, the city looked to answer questions and concerns over the proposal.

Apr 23, 2024 · ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – In the next couple of years, Silver Lake could look very different as plans unfold to remove the dam. The city explained it is for maintenance and improvement for pedestrians, but many residents are up in arms. For decades the rushing water of the dam has been a constant.

May 1, 2024 · ROCHESTER — Legislation including nearly $2.4 million in state grants for modifications to Silver Lake Dam has been approved in the Minnesota House. As part of the 2024 Legacy Budget bill, House...

Nov 19, 2024 · Approval of grant agreement is latest step in proposed change to dam structure. The Silver Lake Dam on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Rochester. ROCHESTER — The council approved an agreement to...

Silver Lake Dam is located off Silver Lake Road, just outside the village of Woodridge, New York, United States. It was built in the 1840s to regulate Sandburg Creek, which provided water to the summit of the Delaware and Hudson Canal 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast.