Byron Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyShiawassee
Nearest CityByron
River/StreamShiawassee River
Coordinates42.82072, -83.94452

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length185 ft
Year Completed1847 (179 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres
Drainage Area191 sq mi
Max Discharge1,287 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Byron
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/27/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00378
Federal IDMI00378
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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