Lake Como Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
Nearest CitySMYRNA
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates39.29676, -75.60043

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length181 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage369 acre-ft
Max Storage369 acre-ft
Normal Storage243 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,497 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDELDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00028
Federal IDDE00028
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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