Reynolds Pond
Reynolds Pond is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Delaware. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reynolds Pond
The primary purpose of Reynolds Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deldot (state). It impounds the Sowbridge Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 757 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 468 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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. 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 05/30/2024.
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 | Sussex |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Sowbridge Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.81408, -75.34476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 757 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 468 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00054 |
| Federal ID | DE00054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |