Porter Reservoir Dam

Delaware — New Castle County

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Coordinates39.77309, -75.54179

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,160 ft
NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF WILMINGTON

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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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