Trussams Pond Dam
Trussams Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Delaware. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trussams Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Trussams Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deldot;dnrec Dpr (state). It impounds the James Branch near Lake Pines.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 944 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Lake Pines |
| River/Stream | James Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.52580, -75.51170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DPR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00019 |
| Federal ID | DE00019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |