Voshell Pond Dam
Voshell Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Delaware, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Voshell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Voshell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Margaret Lingo (private). It impounds the Tidbury Creek near Camden.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Delaware dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Camden |
| River/Stream | Tidbury Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.09594, -75.52848 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 406 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARGARET LINGO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00035 |
| Federal ID | DE00035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |