Chipman Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | LAKE PINES |
| River/Stream | ELLIOT POND BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 38.56193, -75.53972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 438 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |