Ingram Pond Dam dam
Ingram Pond Dam
Ingram Pond Dam, located in Sussex, Delaware, is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. This gravity dam, standing at a height of 12.33 feet and a length of 560 feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 248 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 62.53 acres, with a drainage area of 16.5 square miles.
The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 37 feet, ensuring safe water release during high flows. Although the hazard potential is categorized as high, the overall condition assessment is fair, indicating the need for regular maintenance and monitoring. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in 2016, highlighting the importance of preparedness and risk management for this critical infrastructure. With its strategic location on Shoals Branch and its impact on recreation and wildlife in the region, Ingram Pond Dam serves as a key component of water resource management in Delaware.
As a significant structure owned by the state and regulated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Ingram Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of balancing water resource management, wildlife conservation, and recreational activities in a rapidly changing climate. With its role in flood control, habitat preservation, and water storage, this dam represents a vital link between human activities and the natural environment, making it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to understand the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship.
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 Ingram Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 39 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Ditch Near Millville | 2 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 12 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 36 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ingram Pond 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
- Chipmans Pond 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 Ingram Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ingram Pond Dam
Where does the data for Ingram Pond 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 Ingram Pond Dam.