DNREC’s Griffith Lake boat ramp will close Aug. 17 for an extended period while the DNREC Dam Safety Program reconstructs
the spillway at the lake (above). Anglers have other options in the area for launching their boats /Delaware DNREC photo
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close the Griffith Lake boat ramp in Milford for the foreseeable future starting Monday, Aug. 17. The ramp and adjacent parking lot will remain closed during reconstruction of the spillway at Griffith Lake Dam under the direction of the DNREC Dam Safety Program. The project is expected to be completed by the end of December 2027.
Anglers are encouraged by the DNREC Fisheries Section to utilize the Hearns Pond boat ramp or Blairs Pond boat ramp which are the nearest alternatives for fishing in the Milford area.
For more information about the spillway reconstruction by the DNREC Dam Safety Program, visit the Griffith Lake spillway improvement project webpage.