Voshell Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Voshell Pond Dam, located in Camden, Delaware, was completed in 1969 and serves as a recreational site along Tidbury Creek.


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Summary

This private-owned dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 360 feet, with a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. With a surface area of 30.58 acres and a drainage area of 7.67 square miles, the dam is designed as a gravity structure, primarily for recreational purposes.

Despite its recreational function, Voshell Pond Dam has a high hazard potential, though its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, with no state permitting, inspection, or enforcement activities reported. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, such as an emergency action plan, there is no indication of significant risk factors or management measures in place.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Voshell Pond Dam may be drawn to its unique design as a gravity structure in a picturesque location. The dam's location along Tidbury Creek offers opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. However, the high hazard potential and lack of certain safety measures highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's stability and safety for both recreational users and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TIDBURY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

30.58

Drainage Area

7.67

Nid Storage

350

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.