Wagamons Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Wagamons Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Delaware. It was completed in 1815 and is 211 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 17 ft (taller than 75.6% in DE) |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 112 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,472 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1815 (211 years old) |
| NID ID | DE00061 |
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;DNREC DFW
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wagamons Pond Dam?
Wagamons 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 Wagamons Pond Dam?
Wagamons Pond Dam is owned by DELDOT;DNREC DFW (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wagamons Pond Dam built?
Wagamons Pond Dam was completed in 1815, making it 211 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Wagamons Pond Dam?
Wagamons 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 Wagamons Pond Dam?
Wagamons Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Wagamons Pond Dam last inspected?
Wagamons Pond Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.