Griffith Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
Nearest CityMILFORD
River/StreamMISPILLION RIVER
Coordinates38.91121, -75.46481

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length858 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage409 acre-ft
Max Storage409 acre-ft
Normal Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge4,743 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00043
Federal IDDE00043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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