Trap Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
Coordinates38.52784, -75.48244

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
NID Storage942 acre-ft
Max Storage942 acre-ft
Surface Area94 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DPR

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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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