Edgar M. Hoopes Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Nearest CityWOODDALE
River/StreamRED CLAY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.77415, -75.63423

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height127 ft
Dam Length840 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,068 acre-ft
Max Storage9,068 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,635 acre-ft
Surface Area201 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,668 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF WILMINGTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDDE00015
Federal IDDE00015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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