Ford Estate Dam
Ford Estate Dam is a rockfill dam located in Wayne County, Michigan, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ford Estate Dam
The primary purpose of Ford Estate Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Henry Ford Estate, Inc. (private). It impounds the River Rouge near Dearborn.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 97 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 304 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Dearborn |
| River/Stream | River Rouge |
| Coordinates | 42.31317, -83.23247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 97 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 304 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Henry Ford Estate, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00394 |
| Federal ID | MI00394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |