Rock Manor Golf Course Dam, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a gravity dam built in 2007 primarily for flood risk reduction along Matson Run.
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Humidity
Standing at a height of 23.94 feet and stretching 475 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 4522 cubic feet per second. Although the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, its condition was assessed as fair in 2008, with a moderate risk level assigned.
Operated by the local government and regulated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Rock Manor Golf Course Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks in the area. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam continues to undergo regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. With its presence on Matson Run, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure piece contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in New Castle County, Delaware.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
23.94 |
River Or Stream |
MATSON RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
0.72 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |