Christiana Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Christiana Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 75.6% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,112 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00048 |
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
UNIITED WATER DELAWARE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Christiana Lake Dam?
Christiana Lake 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 Christiana Lake Dam?
Christiana Lake Dam is owned by UNIITED WATER DELAWARE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Christiana Lake Dam built?
Christiana Lake Dam was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Christiana Lake Dam?
Christiana Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Christiana Lake Dam?
Christiana Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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.