Faussett Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLivingston
Nearest CityGaines
River/StreamYellow River
Coordinates42.70000, -83.87167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWalker Reservoir LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/15/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00307
Federal IDMI00307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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