Oxbow Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Oxbow |
| River/Stream | Huron River |
| Coordinates | 42.63950, -83.48277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 458 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |