Dawson Millpond Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Pontiac |
| River/Stream | Clinton River |
| Coordinates | 42.62500, -83.31667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,447 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,447 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 567 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 919 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |