Ford Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Nearest CityBelleville
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.20590, -83.55750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length670 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,000 acre-ft
Max Storage18,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,770 acre-ft
Surface Area987 acres
Drainage Area814 sq mi
Max Discharge30,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCharter Township of Ypsilanti
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00194
Federal IDMI00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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