Porter Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Nearest CityWILMINGTON
River/StreamMATSON RUN-OS
Coordinates39.77309, -75.54179

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,160 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge18 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF WILMINGTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/16/2000
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDDE00013
Federal IDDE00013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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