National Register of Historic Places

Silver Lake Dam

Woodridge, Sullivan County, New York
Listed
June 1, 2000
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000585

About this property

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. In 2000 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 85-acre (34 ha) body of water it created eventually became known as Silver Lake, an attraction for visitors to the many Jewish summer resorts in Woodridge and neighboring communities. In the early 21st century the village of Woodridge, which owns the dam, has been working to repair it due to a leak.

Location

Woodridge, Sullivan County, New York
41.70172, -74.55044

Categories

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When was Silver Lake Dam listed on the National Register?

Silver Lake Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Silver Lake Dam?

Silver Lake Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Silver Lake Dam?

The period of significance for Silver Lake Dam is recorded as the industrial era.

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