City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon
Key Takeaway
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon is classified as high hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00084 |
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
CITY OF HARRINGTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon?
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon 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 City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon?
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon is owned by CITY OF HARRINGTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon built?
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon?
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon?
City of Harrington Sewage Lagoon has a dam height of 6 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.