Newark Reservoir Dam

Delaware — New Castle County

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Coordinates39.69293, -75.74555

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length6,000 ft
NID Storage1,582 acre-ft
Max Storage1,582 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF NEWARK

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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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