Thornton District Detention Basin
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Novi |
| River/Stream | Thornton Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45558, -83.50717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Novi |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |