Fenton Water Dam
Fenton Water Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, Michigan, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fenton Water Dam
The primary purpose of Fenton Water Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Fenton (local government). It impounds the Shiawassee River near Fenton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 148 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Fenton |
| River/Stream | Shiawassee River |
| Coordinates | 42.79333, -83.70333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 148 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Fenton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00058 |
| Federal ID | MI00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |