Carousel Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Nearest CityHERITAGE PARK
River/StreamMILL CREEK - TR
Coordinates39.72929, -75.68407

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length475 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPT OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00080
Federal IDDE00080
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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