Meadow Lake Dam

Michigan — Oakland County — Franklin Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
RiverFranklin Drain
Coordinates42.54333, -83.31500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 6, 2000
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMeadowlake Civic Association

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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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