Concord Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Concord Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 14 ft (taller than 50% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 64 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,700 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00044 |
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
DELDOT;DNREC DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Concord Pond Dam?
Concord 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 Concord Pond Dam?
Concord Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT;DNREC DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Concord Pond Dam?
Concord Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Concord Pond Dam?
Concord Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.
When was Concord Pond Dam last inspected?
Concord Pond Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.