Fords Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Port Huron |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 43.05667, -82.60000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 486 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,175 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ralph Scofield |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |