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
13 ft
Dam Length
2,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
124 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
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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Quick Stats

NID ID
DE00082
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
38.55727, -75.57893
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.