City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area
DELAWARE RIVER-OS·
New Castle, Delaware·
Gravity·
20 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 87.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | DE00074 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Ownership
CITY OF WILMINGTON
Local Government
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Significant Hazard 19 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area?
City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area?
City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area is owned by CITY OF WILMINGTON (Local Government).
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.