Masseys Mill Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Delaware, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 380 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Masseys Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Masseys Mill 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 Leipsic River near Leipsic.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Leipsic |
| River/Stream | Leipsic River |
| Coordinates | 39.23949, -75.61747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Deldot;dnrec Dfw |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00029 |
| Federal ID | DE00029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |