Porter Reservoir Dam
Delaware — New Castle County — MATSON RUN-OS
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| River | MATSON RUN-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.77309, -75.54179 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,160 ft |
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 16, 2000 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1909 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF WILMINGTON |
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.