Ford Estate Dam
Michigan — Wayne County — River Rouge
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| River | River Rouge |
| Coordinates | 42.31317, -83.23248 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 11, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1909 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Henry Ford Estate, Inc. |
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.