French Landing

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWayne
Nearest CityNew Boston
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.21440, -83.44080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length890 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,000 acre-ft
Max Storage18,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,780 acre-ft
Surface Area1,270 acres
Drainage Area833 sq mi
Max Discharge24,278 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00557
Federal IDMI00557
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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