Garrisons Lake Dam

Kent County, Delaware (near LEIPSIC)

River/Stream: LEIPSIC RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
830 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,164 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,740 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-05-22

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
DE00030
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
39.24401, -75.58843
Age
62 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.