Swiggetts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Swiggetts Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 29.3% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 848 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 791 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,330 cfs |
| NID ID | DE00056 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DELDOT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Swiggetts Pond Dam?
Swiggetts Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Swiggetts Pond Dam?
Swiggetts Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Swiggetts Pond Dam?
Swiggetts 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 Swiggetts Pond Dam?
Swiggetts Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Swiggetts Pond Dam last inspected?
Swiggetts Pond Dam was last inspected on May 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.