Garrisons Lake Dam

Delaware — Kent County — LEIPSIC RIVER

Location

StateDelaware
CountyKent
RiverLEIPSIC RIVER
Coordinates39.24401, -75.58843

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length830 ft
NID Storage1,164 acre-ft
Max Storage1,164 acre-ft
Surface Area87 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 22, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
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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