Trap Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | LAKE PINES |
| River/Stream | HITCH POND BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.52784, -75.48244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,779 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DPR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |