Geddes Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Nearest CityYpsilanti
River/StreamHuron River
Coordinates42.27100, -83.67130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length274 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,250 acre-ft
Max Storage3,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,250 acre-ft
Surface Area261 acres
Drainage Area765 sq mi
Max Discharge14,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMI00561
Federal IDMI00561
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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