Maybury Fish Pond Dam

Trib to Johnson Drain· Wayne, Michigan· Built 1979· Earth· 19 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Maybury Fish Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDMI00759

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 28, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

MDNR Parks & Recreation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Maybury Fish Pond Dam?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Maybury Fish Pond Dam?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam is owned by MDNR Parks & Recreation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Maybury Fish Pond Dam built?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Maybury Fish Pond Dam?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Maybury Fish Pond Dam?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Maybury Fish Pond Dam last inspected?

Maybury Fish Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.