Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir

Trib to Plum Creek· St. Clair, Michigan· Built 2016· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI)
Dam Length11,340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)
NID IDMI04018

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DTE Electric Company

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir?

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir 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 Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir?

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir is owned by DTE Electric Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir built?

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir?

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir?

Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir has a dam height of 16 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.