Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 11,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 467 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 935 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01898 |
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 Co. Dept of Public Services
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam 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 Wetland Mitigation Dam?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam is owned by Wayne Co. Dept of Public Services (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam built?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Wetland Mitigation Dam?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Wetland Mitigation Dam last inspected?
Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.