Fords Dam

Michigan — St. Clair County

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Clair
Coordinates43.05667, -82.60000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length585 ft
NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerRalph Scofield

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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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