Edgemoor Reservoir Dam dam
Edgemoor Reservoir Dam
Edgemoor Reservoir Dam, located in Edgemoor, Delaware, was completed in 1908 and primarily serves as a water supply source. This private gravity dam stands at a height of 13.43 feet and has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, with a surface area of 0.52 acres. The dam, situated on the Turkey Run-OS stream, is part of the New Castle County in Delaware and falls under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore District.
Despite its high hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessment, Edgemoor Reservoir Dam has not been rated for its current condition. However, with a limited drainage area of 0.01 square miles, the dam poses a significant risk, as indicated by its risk assessment rating of High (2). With no spillway in place, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are unclear, raising concerns for the surrounding community in case of a potential breach. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the maintenance and safety measures of Edgemoor Reservoir Dam is essential to ensure the protection of both the environment and local residents.
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 Edgemoor Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek At Wilmington | 185 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek At Wooddale | 25 cfs | → |
| Red Clay Creek Near Stanton | 29 cfs | → |
| Brandywine Creek At Chadds Ford | 151 cfs | → |
| White Clay Creek Near Newark | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edgemoor Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Crown Point Road Oldmans
- Plant Road Penns Grove
- Delaware Memorial Bridge Pennsville Township
- I 95;Us 202 Wilmington
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Riviera Drive 54, Pennsville
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
- Parvin State Park
- Sandy Hill Camp
Fishing spots
Track Edgemoor Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Edgemoor Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Edgemoor Reservoir 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 Edgemoor Reservoir Dam.