Coursey Pond Dam
MURDERKILL RIVER·
Kent, Delaware·
Built 1967·
Gravity·
20 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 87.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,798 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1985 |
| NID ID | DE00038 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNREC
Ownership
DELDOT;DNREC DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Coursey Pond Dam?
Coursey Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Coursey Pond Dam?
Coursey Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT;DNREC DFW (State Government).
When was Coursey Pond Dam last inspected?
Coursey Pond Dam was last inspected on May 27, 2022.
When was Coursey Pond Dam built?
Coursey Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old.
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.