Betts Pond Route 113 Dam dam
Betts Pond Route 113 Dam
Betts Pond Route 113 Dam, located in Millsboro, Delaware, is a state-owned structure on the Shoals Branch river. This gravity dam stands at a height of 10 feet with a length of 401 feet, providing a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves recreational purposes, offering a serene surface area of 36 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Betts Pond Route 113 Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its design and location. The dam has undergone multiple modifications over the years to enhance its hydraulic capabilities, with the most recent inspection conducted in April 2020. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is crucial for state regulators and enforcement agencies, including DNREC, to ensure regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
As a vital part of the water resource infrastructure in Sussex County, Delaware, Betts Pond Route 113 Dam plays a significant role in water storage and management. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate change should keep a close eye on the dam's condition and any future developments to safeguard the surrounding community and preserve this recreational asset for generations to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Betts Pond Route 113 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 46 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Ditch Near Millville | 2 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 38 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Betts Pond Route 113 Dam.
Boat launches
- Gravel Hill Road Sussex County
- Cupola Park Boat Ramp 101, Millsboro
- Cupola Park Boat Ramp 110, Millsboro
- Paleo Way Sussex County
- Marina Drive Sussex County
- Topaz Road Sussex County
Campgrounds
- Trap Pond State Park
- Tall Pines Campground
- Massey Landing
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Soroptimist Park
- Cape Henlopen State Park
Fishing spots
Track Betts Pond Route 113 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Betts Pond Route 113 Dam
Where does the data for Betts Pond Route 113 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Betts Pond Route 113 Dam.