Wagamons Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County — BROADKILL RIVER

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
RiverBROADKILL RIVER
Coordinates38.77733, -75.31287

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length845 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1815
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW
Other NameLavinia;Milton;Paynters

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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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