Records Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityLAUREL
River/StreamBROAD CREEK
Coordinates38.55863, -75.56758

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length740 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage612 acre-ft
Max Storage612 acre-ft
Normal Storage237 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres
Drainage Area75 sq mi
Max Discharge13,490 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00057
Federal IDDE00057
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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