Coursey Pond Dam
Delaware — Kent County — MURDERKILL RIVER
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| River | MURDERKILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.98888, -75.51053 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 13, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
Location Map
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.