Orchard Lake Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | West Bloomfield |
| River/Stream | Orchard Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 42.59722, -83.37111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 850 acres |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |