Trussams Pond Dam dam
Trussams Pond Dam
Trussams Pond Dam in Sussex, Delaware, is a state-owned structure situated on the James Branch, managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). This gravity-type dam, standing at a height of 12.12 feet and with a length of 485 feet, primarily serves recreational purposes offering a storage capacity of 665 acre-feet and a surface area of 38.82 acres. The dam, categorized as having a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, underwent modifications in 2019 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity.
With a controlled spillway type and a vertical lift outlet gate, Trussams Pond Dam has a normal storage capacity of 475.95 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 633.06 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is rated as very high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and adherence to safety protocols. While the dam meets state regulatory standards, its Emergency Action Plan status and inundation map preparedness require further attention to ensure effective risk management measures are in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Trussams Pond Dam presents a significant structure in the region, serving both recreational and flood control purposes. The dam's location in Lake Pines, its association with the James Branch, and the oversight by state authorities underscore the importance of maintaining its structural integrity and risk management protocols to safeguard the surrounding communities and ecological systems.
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 Trussams Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Millsboro Pond Outlet At Millsboro | 46 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Nanticoke River Near Bridgeville | 38 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trussams Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Chipmans Pond Road Sussex County
- Shady Acres Lane 31202, Sussex County
- Park Lane Laurel
- Dogwood Lane Sussex County
- Leonards Mill Pond Drive 2899, Wicomico County
- German Road 25095, Sussex County
Campgrounds
- Trap Pond State Park
- Soroptimist Park
- Camp Sandy Pines
- Tall Pines Campground
- Massey Landing
- Delaware Seashore State Park
Fishing spots
Track Trussams Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Trussams Pond Dam
Where does the data for Trussams 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 Significant 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 Trussams Pond Dam.