Cubbage Pond Dam

Sussex County, Delaware (near SOUTH SHORES)

River/Stream: CEDAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
575 ft
Reservoir Storage
480 acre-ft
Year Completed
1880
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,362 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-05-30

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
DE00086
State
Delaware (DE)
Coordinates
38.86565, -75.39036
Age
146 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.