Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9
Key Takeaway
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 is classified as low hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 6.1% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 304 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,933 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00045 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DNREC DPR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9?
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9?
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 is owned by DNREC DPR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 built?
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 was completed in 1800, making it 226 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9?
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9?
Brandywine Creek Dam No. 9 has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.