Moores Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
Nearest CityDOVER
River/StreamISAAC BRANCH
Coordinates39.12609, -75.51846

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length515 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage446 acre-ft
Max Storage446 acre-ft
Normal Storage317 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge2,057 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00032
Federal IDDE00032
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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