Cubbage Pond Dam dam
Cubbage Pond Dam
Cubbage Pond Dam, also known as Lincoln Pond, is a gravity dam located in Sussex, Delaware. Completed in 1880, this historic structure stands at a height of 11.1 feet and has a length of 575 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet and a normal storage of 352.37 acre-feet. The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 37.32 acres for outdoor activities such as boating and fishing.
Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Cubbage Pond Dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 75 feet and two other controlled outlet gates. With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment marked as fair during the last inspection in May 2020, the dam poses a very high risk, according to the risk assessment. Despite its age, Cubbage Pond Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and flood control along the Cedar Creek.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the historical significance and structural details of Cubbage Pond Dam. Its picturesque location in South Shores, Delaware, coupled with its hydraulic modifications in 1997, adds to the intrigue surrounding this dam. As efforts continue to ensure its safety and resilience, Cubbage Pond Dam remains a fascinating site for those interested in the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental conservation.
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 Cubbage 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 Cubbage Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Millwood Road Kent County
- Williamsville Road 5072, Milford
- 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 Cubbage Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cubbage Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cubbage 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 Cubbage Pond Dam.