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The tide gate at the mouth of Army Creek on the Delaware side of the river. The tide gate drains flood and rain water out of the creek to prevent flooding. The five circular mechanisms on the gate open and close to control water flow.

Image ID: r0020101, NOAA's Restoration Center Collection
Location: Army Creek, Newcastle County, Delaware
Photo Date: Circa 1995
Credit: NOAA Restoration Center

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