Coursey Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | FREDERICA |
| River/Stream | MURDERKILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.98888, -75.51053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,798 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |