Canal Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Canal Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 37.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | DE00099 |
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
JIM METZGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Canal Farms Dam?
Canal Farms Dam 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 Canal Farms Dam?
Canal Farms Dam is owned by JIM METZGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canal Farms Dam built?
Canal Farms Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Canal Farms Dam?
Canal Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canal Farms Dam?
Canal Farms Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Canal Farms Dam last inspected?
Canal Farms Dam was last inspected on April 21, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.