City of Laurel Sewage Lagoon

Sussex County, Delaware (near LAUREL)

River/Stream: BROAD CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
1,550 ft
Reservoir Storage
123 acre-ft
Year Completed
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

Fair

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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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.