Standish Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLenawee
Nearest CityTecumseh
River/StreamRiver Raisin
Coordinates42.01500, -83.93361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage179 acre-ft
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area256 sq mi
Max Discharge4,030 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Tecumseh
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/07/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00592
Federal IDMI00592
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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