Florida Location Detention Basin Dam

Houghton, Michigan· Earth· 11 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Florida Location Detention Basin Dam is classified as unknown in Michigan. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
NID IDMI02691

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

North Houghton County Water and Sew

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Florida Location Detention Basin Dam?

Florida Location Detention Basin 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 Florida Location Detention Basin Dam?

Florida Location Detention Basin Dam is owned by North Houghton County Water and Sew (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Florida Location Detention Basin Dam?

Florida Location Detention Basin Dam 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 Florida Location Detention Basin Dam?

Florida Location Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 11 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.