Lake Araho Dam

Michigan — Oakland County — Paint Creek Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOakland
RiverPaint Creek Drain
Coordinates42.79667, -83.29167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 1901
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPaint Creek Group, Inc.
Other NameSitzes Dam Gillespie 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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