Killen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Killen Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 73.2% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,672 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00039 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DELDOT;DNREC DPR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Killen Pond Dam?
Killen Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Killen Pond Dam?
Killen Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT;DNREC DPR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Killen Pond Dam built?
Killen Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Killen Pond Dam?
Killen 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 Killen Pond Dam?
Killen Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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.