New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon
APPOQUINIMINK RIVER-OS·
New Castle, Delaware·
Gravity·
29 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 96.3% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 4,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | DE00103 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Ownership
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPT OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon?
New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon?
New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon is owned by NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPT OF SPECIAL SERVICES (Local Government).
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.