Dams in Delaware
83
Total Dams
57
High Hazard
68.67%
% High Hazard
88.9 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 37 | 25 | 67.57% | 101.8 yrs |
| Kent | 22 | 17 | 77.27% | 69.5 yrs |
| New Castle | 24 | 15 | 62.50% | 88.2 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Delaware
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Reservoir Dam | 70 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| Carousel Pond Dam | 36 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| New Castle County Water Farm Wastewater Lagoon | 29 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| Records Pond Dam | 25 ft | Sussex | High Hazard |
| Rock Manor Golf Course Dam | 24 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| Becks Pond Dam | 21 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| City of Wilmington Sewage Lagoon | 21 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| City of Wilmington Sludge Disposal Area | 20 ft | New Castle | High Hazard |
| Tailings Pond No. 3 Dam Getty Oil | 20 ft | New Castle | Low Hazard |
| Coursey Pond Dam | 20 ft | Kent | High Hazard |