Thornton District Detention Basin
Michigan — Oakland County — Thornton Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| River | Thornton Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45558, -83.50717 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1985 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Novi |
Location Map
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.