Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Nearest CityROCKLAND
River/StreamBRANDYWINE CREEK
Coordinates39.79753, -75.57493

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1800 (226 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage807 acre-ft
Max Storage807 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area304 sq mi
Max Discharge1,933 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDNREC DPR
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDDE00045
Federal IDDE00045
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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