Newark Reservoir Dam
WHITE CLAY CREEK-TR·
New Castle, Delaware·
Built 2005·
Gravity·
70 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 70 ft (taller than 98.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 976 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00104 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 21, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DNREC
Ownership
CITY OF NEWARK
Local Government
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Significant Hazard 13 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Newark Reservoir Dam?
Newark Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Newark Reservoir Dam?
Newark Reservoir Dam is owned by CITY OF NEWARK (Local Government).
When was Newark Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Newark Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 21, 2023.
When was Newark Reservoir Dam built?
Newark Reservoir Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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.