Burton Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Burton Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 677 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 363 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 356 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00062 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DELDOT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Burton Pond Dam?
Burton Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Burton Pond Dam?
Burton Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Burton Pond Dam?
Burton Pond Dam 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 Burton Pond Dam?
Burton Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.
When was Burton Pond Dam last inspected?
Burton Pond Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.