Pontiac Motor Division Detention Basin

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Nearest CityPontiac
River/StreamMontcalm Storm Sewer
Coordinates42.65500, -83.29333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge58 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPontiac Motor Division
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/13/1982
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI01367
Federal IDMI01367
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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