Lake Como Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | SMYRNA |
| River/Stream | MILL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.29676, -75.60043 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 181 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,497 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |