Millsboro Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County — MIREY BRANCH

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
RiverMIREY BRANCH
Coordinates38.59448, -75.29099

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area184 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
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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