Argentine Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGenesee
Nearest CityByron
River/StreamNorth Ore Creek
Coordinates42.79139, -83.84167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35,000 acre-ft
Max Storage35,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage30,000 acre-ft
Surface Area416 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge1,750 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerArgentine Township
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/18/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00117
Federal IDMI00117
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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