Chipman Pond Dam

Delaware — Sussex County — ELLIOT POND BRANCH

Location

StateDelaware
CountySussex
RiverELLIOT POND BRANCH
Coordinates38.56193, -75.53972

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length705 ft
NID Storage438 acre-ft
Max Storage438 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 11, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerDELDOT;DNREC DFW

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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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