Noxontown Pond Dam, located in Odessa, Delaware, is a gravity dam completed in 1966 primarily for recreational purposes, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 2,610 acre-feet.
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The dam stands at 14 feet tall and stretches 960 feet in length, impounding the waters of the Appoquinimink River. With a surface area of 136.57 acres and a drainage area of 9.78 square miles, the dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 60 feet to manage maximum discharges of up to 1,840 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having a very high risk due to the potential consequences of failure. As of the last assessment, the dam's condition remains unrated, and emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified. The responsibility for the dam lies with the state of Delaware, as it is state-owned and not under federal regulation, inspection, or enforcement. The surrounding community, led by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, has a vested interest in the dam's safety and maintenance to ensure continued recreational opportunities and protection of downstream areas.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
960 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
APPOQUINIMINK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
136.57 |
Drainage Area |
9.78 |
Nid Storage |
2610 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |