Collins Pond Dam
Collins Pond Dam is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Delaware, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Collins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deldot (state). It impounds the Gravelly Branch near Meadow Acres.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,430 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
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 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Meadow Acres |
| River/Stream | Gravelly Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.70845, -75.52131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 557 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,030 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,713 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DELDOT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00058 |
| Federal ID | DE00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |