Coursey Pond Dam

Kent County, Delaware (near FREDERICA)

River/Stream: MURDERKILL RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
750 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,172 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
5,798 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-06-13

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
DE00038
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
38.98888, -75.51053
Age
59 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.