Edgar M. Hoopes Dam

New Castle County, Delaware (near WOODDALE)

River/Stream: RED CLAY CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
127 ft
Dam Length
840 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,068 acre-ft
Year Completed
1932
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,668 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-09-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
DE00015
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
39.77415, -75.63423
Age
94 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.