Mccauley Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Delaware. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 736 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 Mccauley Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Mccauley 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 Browns Branc near Frederica.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 736 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,560 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 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 06/13/2024.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Frederica |
| River/Stream | Browns Branc |
| Coordinates | 38.96737, -75.49297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 736 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,758 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 | 06/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00040 |
| Federal ID | DE00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |