Abbotts Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityMILFORD
River/StreamJOHNSON BRANCH
Coordinates38.88597, -75.47623

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length675 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage304 acre-ft
Max Storage304 acre-ft
Normal Storage221 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge787 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDDE00053
Federal IDDE00053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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