Waples Pond Dam
Waples Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Delaware. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Waples Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Waples Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Deldot;dnrec Dfw (state). It impounds the Primehook Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 910 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 930 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Primehook Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.82406, -75.30874 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 930 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00095 |
| Federal ID | DE00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |