Pontiac Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Nearest CityOxbow
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.66167, -83.45167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length5,750 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,400 acre-ft
Max Storage7,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area640 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge596 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerOakland County WRC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00265
Federal IDMI00265
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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