Dawson Millpond Dam

Michigan — Oakland County — Clinton River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
RiverClinton River
Coordinates42.62500, -83.31667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage3,447 acre-ft
Max Storage3,447 acre-ft
Surface Area567 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 12, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOakland County Drain Commissioner
Other NamePrice Dam

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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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