Oxbow Dam
Michigan — Oakland County — Huron River
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| River | Huron River |
| Coordinates | 42.63950, -83.48277 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 290 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 30, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Other Name | Oxbow Lake Dam |
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.