Argo Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Nearest CityAnn Arbor
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.29059, -83.74550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,888 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage929 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Drainage Area735 sq mi
Max Discharge17,930 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Ann Arbor
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00559
Federal IDMI00559
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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