Horseys Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County — LITTLE CREEK

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
RiverLITTLE CREEK
Coordinates38.54657, -75.58080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length249 ft
NID Storage1,057 acre-ft
Max Storage1,057 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 11, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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