Canal Farms Dam
Delaware — New Castle County — DELAWARE RIVER-TR
Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| River | DELAWARE RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.52892, -75.61114 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 21, 1995 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JIM METZGER |
| Other Name | Canal Farms Pond |
Location Map
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.