Clendaniel Pond Dam dam
Clendaniel Pond Dam
Clendaniel Pond Dam, located in Sussex County, Delaware, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Built in 1810, this gravity dam stands at a height of 10.21 feet with a length of 445 feet, providing storage of up to 330 acre-feet of water from the Hudson Mill stream. The dam's spillway is controlled with a width of 18 feet, ensuring the safety and regulation of water discharge.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Clendaniel Pond Dam poses a high hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating. However, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Rated', highlighting the need for further inspection and potential risk management measures. The emergency action plan status is unclear, raising concerns about the preparedness in case of unforeseen events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the conservation and management of dams like Clendaniel Pond Dam may find its detailed data intriguing. With its rich history, recreational significance, and potential safety hazards, this structure serves as a focal point for discussions on sustainable water resource management and the importance of regular inspections and risk assessments for dam infrastructure.
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 Clendaniel Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Branch At Houston | 0 cfs | → |
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 38 cfs | → |
| Murderkill River At Bowers | 493 cfs | → |
| Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville | 20 cfs | → |
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 42 cfs | → |
| St Jones River At Dover | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clendaniel Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Williamsville Road 5072, Milford
- Millwood Road Kent County
- Lighthouse Road Sussex County
- Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp
- Canterbury Road Kent County
- Coast Guard Access Lewes
Campgrounds
- Tall Pines Campground
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Dover Afb Military
- Soroptimist Park
- Massey Landing
- Trap Pond State Park
Fishing spots
Track Clendaniel Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Clendaniel Pond Dam
Where does the data for Clendaniel 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.
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