Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9

Delaware — New Castle County — BRANDYWINE CREEK

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
RiverBRANDYWINE CREEK
Coordinates39.79753, -75.57493

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length140 ft
NID Storage807 acre-ft
Max Storage807 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1800
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeState
OwnerDNREC DPR
Other NameRockland Dam

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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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