Carousel Pond Dam
MILL CREEK - TR·
New Castle, Delaware·
Gravity·
36 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 97.6% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Year Modified | 1994 |
| NID ID | DE00080 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 30, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNREC
Ownership
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPT OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carousel Pond Dam?
Carousel Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Carousel Pond Dam?
Carousel Pond Dam is owned by NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPT OF SPECIAL SERVICES (Local Government).
When was Carousel Pond Dam last inspected?
Carousel Pond Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2022.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.