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Red Mill Pond lowered for maintenance
Water level expected to return in about a month
The water level in Red Mill Pond is lower as residents surrounding the 150-acre pond have an opportunity to do maintenance on their docks. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
February 9, 2024
Red Mill Pond has been noticeably lower the past few weeks.
According to Christian Hudson, who owns the pond with his brother Jamin, the water level was lowered to allow residents around the pond to do property maintenance. Hudson said state and county agencies also requested the 150-acre pond be lowered due to unseasonably large rains recently. To allow water to flow out, a dam is removed.
Hudson said the water level will likely rise again over the next month.
“Just remember, pond levels only come back up with rain, and we don’t control the weather,” he said. “So if the water level takes time to come back up, that’s why.”
Red Mill Pond covers 150 acres between Lewes and Milton.
The water level is expected to return to normal in about a month.
A straight-down shot shows the lower water level around the docks near Sweetbriar Road.
