Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil
DELAWARE RIVER-OS·
New Castle, Delaware·
Built 1960·
Gravity·
20 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 87.8% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 16,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 10.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00090 |
Safety Information
Low Hazard
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected
Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Ownership
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
Private
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High Hazard 13 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Who owns Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil?
Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil is owned by VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION (Private).
When was Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil built?
Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil was completed in 1960, making it 66 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.