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Location of Silver Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Silver Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Silver Lake
Location in Minnesota
Location of Silver Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Silver Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Silver Lake
Location in the United States
Location Rochester, Minnesota,
United States
Coordinates 44°02′00″N 92°27′26″W / 44.0333°N 92.4571°W / 44.0333; -92.4571
Basin countries United States
Surface area 50 acres (20 ha)
Max. depth 11 ft (3.4 m)
Settlements Rochester MN

Silver Lake is a small, freshwater reservoir in Southeastern Minnesota.

Description

The lake lies on the South Fork of the Zumbro River, about one-half mile north of downtown Rochester.

The electrical power plant operated by Rochester Public Utilities (RPU) used the lake for cooling. Since the lake operated as a heat sink, it didn't freeze in the winter. The warm water attracted a large number of Canada geese that remain in the area year round. The RPU plant has since shut down, and the lake now freezes during the winter. Rochester government has been implementing various plans to cull the Canada Goose population. These plans include egg oiling, which was performed by volunteers in 2021. The city of Rochester is also planning of replacing eggs with ceramic replacements in the spring of 2022 in order to curb the presence of the geese.]

Public park surrounds most of the lake. In the summer, paddleboat and canoe rental is available.

Silver Lake is the home to the Rochester Rowing Club, whose members practice there daily.

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