Pettysville Mill Dam

Michigan — Livingston County — Chilson Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLivingston
RiverChilson Creek
Coordinates42.47833, -83.86500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 16, 2009
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1840
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerOld Mill Hills Preservation Assoc
Other NameMill House & Flume 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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