List of dam removals in Delaware
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This is a list of dams in Delaware that have been removed as physical impediments to free-flowing rivers or streams.
Brandywine Creek
The West Street Dam on the Brandywine Creek was a water main encasement owned by the City of Wilmington. Its removal in 2019 occurred as part of an effort to restore American shad passage to the Brandywine Creek watershed.[1]
Completed removals
| Dam[2] | Height | Year removed | Location | Watercourse | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Street Dam (Brandywine Dam No. 1) | 3 ft (0.91 m) | 2019 | Wilmington 39°45′05″N 75°32′51″W / 39.7514°N 75.5475°W / 39.7514; -75.5475 (Brandywine Dam) |
Brandywine Creek | Christina River |
| Fell Spice Mill Dam | 1950 | Wilmington 39°45′01″N 75°37′58″W / 39.7502°N 75.6329°W / 39.7502; -75.6329 (Fell Spice Mill Dam) |
Red Clay Creek | ||
| Byrnes Mill Dam (Dam No. 1) | 13 ft (4.0 m) | 2014 | Newark 39°41′53″N 75°39′55″W / 39.698°N 75.6652°W / 39.698; -75.6652 (Byrnes Mill Dam (Dam No. 1)) |
White Clay Creek |
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References
- ↑ Kauffman, Gerald McAdams (July 28, 2021). "The Nation's Founding Fish Returns to America's Most Historic Small Watershed". NOAA's Office of Response & Restoration Blog. NOAA Office of Response and Restoration. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ↑ Rivers, American (February 13, 2023). "American Rivers Dam Removal Database". Figshare. American Rivers. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.5234068.v10. Retrieved August 25, 2023.