Christiana Lake Dam
Christiana Lake Dam is an other dam located in New Castle County, Delaware, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Christiana Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Christiana Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Uniited Water Delaware (private). It impounds the Christina River near Christiana.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 648 acre-feet. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
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 | New Castle |
| Nearest City | Christiana |
| River/Stream | Christina River |
| Coordinates | 39.65333, -75.67000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 648 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,112 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | UNIITED WATER DELAWARE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00048 |
| Federal ID | DE00048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |