Waterford Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
Nearest CityPlymouth
River/StreamMiddle Branch River Rouge
Coordinates42.41500, -83.46833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length995 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area53 sq mi
Max Discharge4,845 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCascades of Northville
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/06/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00399
Federal IDMI00399
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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