Mcginnis Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
Nearest CityFREDERICA
River/StreamHUDSON BRANCH
Coordinates39.03623, -75.51064

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length450 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage376 acre-ft
Max Storage376 acre-ft
Normal Storage228 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge2,846 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00026
Federal IDDE00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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