Waples Pond Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamPRIMEHOOK CREEK
Coordinates38.82406, -75.30874

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length910 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage930 acre-ft
Max Storage930 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDDE00095
Federal IDDE00095
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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