Burton Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityANGOLA BY THE BAY
River/StreamCHAPEL BRANCH
Coordinates38.67172, -75.18594

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length677 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage363 acre-ft
Max Storage363 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge701 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDelDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00062
Federal IDDE00062
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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