Mcginnis Pond Dam dam
Mcginnis Pond Dam
Mcginnis Pond Dam, located in Kent, Delaware, is a state-regulated structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam, classified as a Gravity type with a height of 15.92 feet, plays a crucial role in maintaining a normal storage capacity of 228.3 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 376.4 acre-feet. With a surface area of 40.6 acres and a drainage area of 8.3 square miles, the dam controls the flow of the Hudson Branch river and offers recreational opportunities for the local community.
Despite being in fair condition, the dam has a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically to ensure public safety in case of emergencies. The dam is equipped with controlled spillways and six outlet gates for efficient water management. With the dam being inspected annually, it is closely monitored for any maintenance or repair needs to prevent potential risks and ensure its structural integrity for the future.
The Mcginnis Pond Dam stands as a vital structure for water resource management and wildlife conservation in the area. Its significance lies in supporting the local ecosystem, providing recreational activities, and safeguarding against potential hazards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of such dams become increasingly crucial to adapt to changing environmental conditions and ensure the sustainable use of water for future generations.
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 Mcginnis Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Murderkill River At Bowers | 493 cfs | → |
| St Jones River At Dover | 12 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Branch At Houston | 0 cfs | → |
| Choptank River Near Greensboro | 33 cfs | → |
| Marshyhope Creek Near Adamsville | 22 cfs | → |
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mcginnis Pond Dam.
Track Mcginnis Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mcginnis Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mcginnis 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 Mcginnis Pond Dam.