Abbotts Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County — JOHNSON BRANCH

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
RiverJOHNSON BRANCH
Coordinates38.88597, -75.47623

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length675 ft
NID Storage304 acre-ft
Max Storage304 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
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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