Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4
Key Takeaway
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 44.8% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 16,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02681 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wayne County Airport Authority
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 is owned by Wayne County Airport Authority (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 built?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 last inspected?
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 was last inspected on November 13, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.