Hearns Pond Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | SEAFORD |
| River/Stream | CLEAR BROOK |
| Coordinates | 38.67929, -75.59403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,434 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,434 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,977 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |