Oxbow Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Nearest CityOxbow
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.63950, -83.48277

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length255 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,900 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge458 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerOakland County Drain Commissioner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/30/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00263
Federal IDMI00263
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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