Linden Mill Dam
Linden Mill Dam is a gravity dam located in Genesee County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Linden Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Linden Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Genesee County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Shiawassee River near Linden.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 78 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/07/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Michigan dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Linden |
| River/Stream | Shiawassee River |
| Coordinates | 42.81500, -83.78167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 78 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,518 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Genesee County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00062 |
| Federal ID | MI00062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |