Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00969 |
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
City of Novi
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam?
Leavenworth Detention Pond 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 Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam?
Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam is owned by City of Novi (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam built?
Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam?
Leavenworth Detention Pond 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 Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam?
Leavenworth Detention Pond 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 Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam last inspected?
Leavenworth Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.