Clendaniel Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Clendaniel Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1810 and is 216 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 10 ft (taller than 9.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 279 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1810 (216 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00085 |
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
JOSEPH WARNELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clendaniel Pond Dam?
Clendaniel Pond Dam 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 Clendaniel Pond Dam?
Clendaniel Pond Dam is owned by JOSEPH WARNELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clendaniel Pond Dam built?
Clendaniel Pond Dam was completed in 1810, making it 216 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 Clendaniel Pond Dam?
Clendaniel Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clendaniel Pond Dam?
Clendaniel Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.