DuPont Experimental Station Dam Removal
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Source: Delaware LIVE News
The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in nearly 300 years. The removal is expected to reduce flooding, improve water quali
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Delaware LIVE News
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Description | The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in nearly 300 years. The removal is expected to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and increase habitat for native fish and aquatic species. One-third of the dam structure will remain as a public exhibit highlighting the industrial history of the Brandywine. |
Original sector | Environment |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Delaware |
City | Wilmington |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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