Nankin Mill Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
Nearest CityWestland
River/StreamM Br River Rouge
Coordinates42.35153, -83.37289

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area62 sq mi
Max Discharge2,340 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWayne Co Dept. of Public Services
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/18/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00365
Federal IDMI00365
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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