Located in Heritage Park, New Castle, Delaware, the Carousel Pond Dam is a local government-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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This gravity dam, with a height of 36.28 feet and a length of 475 feet, impounds the Mill Creek - TR river stream, creating a surface area of 8.69 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in August 2017.
Maintained by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Carousel Pond Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet and has no outlet gates. The dam poses a moderate risk, with no specific risk management measures identified. Although the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is unclear, the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential indicate a need for ongoing monitoring and potentially improved emergency preparedness measures.
With a picturesque setting and recreational focus, Carousel Pond Dam provides a tranquil oasis in Heritage Park while also presenting challenges in terms of risk management and emergency response. Its significance lies not only in its recreational value but also in the need for continued oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the water resource in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Length |
475 |
Dam Height |
36.28 |
River Or Stream |
MILL CREEK - TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
8.69 |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |