Lums Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lums Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 206 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00102 |
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
DNREC DPR
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lums Pond Dam?
Lums 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 Lums Pond Dam?
Lums Pond Dam is owned by DNREC DPR (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lums Pond Dam?
Lums 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 Lums Pond Dam?
Lums 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.