Craigs Pond
Craigs Pond is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Delaware. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Craigs Pond
The primary purpose of Craigs Pond 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 Butler Mill Branch near Woodland.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 506 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Woodland |
| River/Stream | Butler Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.62748, -75.64628 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 506 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,255 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00101 |
| Federal ID | DE00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |