Dexter Dam
Key Takeaway
Dexter Dam is classified as unknown in Michigan. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 50.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 128 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00324 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Washtenaw County Road Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dexter Dam?
Dexter Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dexter Dam?
Dexter Dam is owned by Washtenaw County Road Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dexter Dam built?
Dexter Dam was completed in 1932, making it 94 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 Dexter Dam?
Dexter Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dexter Dam?
Dexter Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Dexter Dam last inspected?
Dexter Dam was last inspected on November 1, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.