TRAP POND DAM - DE00017-3533
Dam Name: TRAP POND DAM
State: DE
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 12/25/2023
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure
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Incident IDDE00017-3533
Incident DescriptionSpillway slab failure on 12/25/23. The water level in the pond has been lowered and the low level outlet is being used to pass flows. An emergency design to repair the spillway is being done.
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ResponseThe water level in the pond has been lowered and the low level outlet is being used to pass flows. An emergency design to repair the spillway is being done.
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Owner TypeS
Dam TypePGRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height14 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)4343.00
Surface Area (acres)94.00
Year Completed1938
NID NumberDE00017
River NameHITCH POND BRANCH
Latitude38.5278
Longitude-75.4824
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DNREC
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Information SourcesDE Dam Safety
