Davis Pond Dam
Davis 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 Davis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davis 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 Raccoon Prong near Trap Pond State Park Campground.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 | Trap Pond State Park Campground |
| River/Stream | Raccoon Prong |
| Coordinates | 38.51549, -75.46059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00025 |
| Federal ID | DE00025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |