Edgar M. Hoopes Dam

Delaware — New Castle County

Location

StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Coordinates39.77415, -75.63423

Physical Characteristics

NID Height127 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length840 ft
NID Storage9,068 acre-ft
Max Storage9,068 acre-ft
Surface Area201 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF WILMINGTON

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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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