Betts Pond Main Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityMILLSBORO
River/StreamSHOALS BRANCH
Coordinates38.59617, -75.30458

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length550 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage327 acre-ft
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge695 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDELDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00065
Federal IDDE00065
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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