Faussett Dam

Michigan — Livingston County — Yellow River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLivingston
RiverYellow River
Coordinates42.70000, -83.87167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length530 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 15, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWalker Reservoir LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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