Millsboro Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityMILLSBORO
River/StreamMIREY BRANCH
Coordinates38.59448, -75.29099

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Max Discharge1,190 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00018
Federal IDDE00018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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