Sunset Lake Dam

Delaware — New Castle County

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Coordinates39.62479, -75.72468

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length290 ft
NID Storage553 acre-ft
Max Storage553 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEWARK ANGLERS ASSOCIATION

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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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