Shoals Branch Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Nearest CityMILLSBORO
River/StreamSHOALS BRANCH
Coordinates38.57824, -75.34449

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length215 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage268 acre-ft
Max Storage268 acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge675 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDELDOT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDDE00106
Federal IDDE00106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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