Horseys Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityLAUREL
River/StreamLITTLE CREEK
Coordinates38.54657, -75.58080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length249 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,057 acre-ft
Max Storage1,057 acre-ft
Normal Storage689 acre-ft
Surface Area69 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge969 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00022
Federal IDDE00022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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