Superior Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Nearest CityIypsilanti/Belleville
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.26550, -83.64420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length496 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,803 acre-ft
Max Storage2,803 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres
Drainage Area801 sq mi
Max Discharge17,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAnn Arbor, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00558
Federal IDMI00558
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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