Records Pond Dam

Sussex County, Delaware (near LAUREL)

River/Stream: BROAD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
740 ft
Reservoir Storage
612 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
13,490 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-11-04

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
DE00057
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
38.55863, -75.56758
Age
126 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.