Ford Estate Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Dearborn |
| River/Stream | River Rouge |
| Coordinates | 42.31317, -83.23247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 304 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henry Ford Estate, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |