Kent Lake Dam
Kent Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kent Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kent Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Huron-clinton Metro Authority (local government). It impounds the Huron River near Dexter.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,050 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 145 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Dexter |
| River/Stream | Huron River |
| Coordinates | 42.51302, -83.67583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 145 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Huron-Clinton Metro Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00011 |
| Federal ID | MI00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |