Trussams Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityLAKE PINES
River/StreamJAMES BRANCH
Coordinates38.52580, -75.51170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length485 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage944 acre-ft
Max Storage944 acre-ft
Normal Storage179 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge2,940 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DPR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00019
Federal IDDE00019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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