Byron Dam

Michigan — Shiawassee County — Shiawassee River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyShiawassee
RiverShiawassee River
Coordinates42.82072, -83.94452

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1847
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Byron

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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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