Sunset Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Nearest CityCEDAR FARMS
River/StreamMUDDY RUN
Coordinates39.62479, -75.72468

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage553 acre-ft
Max Storage553 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge259 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEWARK ANGLERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDDE00046
Federal IDDE00046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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