Fenton Water Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGenesee
Nearest CityFenton
River/StreamShiawassee River
Coordinates42.79333, -83.70333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length148 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage562 acre-ft
Max Storage562 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area60 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Fenton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/03/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00058
Federal IDMI00058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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