Mccauley Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccauley Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 85.4% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 736 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,758 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00040 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Mccauley Pond Dam?
Mccauley Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mccauley Pond Dam?
Mccauley 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 Mccauley Pond Dam?
Mccauley 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 Mccauley Pond Dam?
Mccauley Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Mccauley Pond Dam last inspected?
Mccauley Pond Dam was last inspected on May 27, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.