Peninsular Paper Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Nearest CityYpsilanti
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.25618, -83.62409

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1867 (159 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage370 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres
Drainage Area813 sq mi
Max Discharge14,940 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Ypsilanti
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00500
Federal IDMI00500
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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