Swiggetts Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityARGO S CORNER
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates38.86912, -75.37735

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length848 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage920 acre-ft
Max Storage920 acre-ft
Normal Storage791 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,330 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDELDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00056
Federal IDDE00056
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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