Saline River Dam
Saline River Dam is a gravity dam located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Saline River Dam
The primary purpose of Saline River 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 Saline (private). It impounds the Saline River near Saline.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 762 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 76 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/31/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw |
| Nearest City | Saline |
| River/Stream | Saline River |
| Coordinates | 42.16333, -83.78833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 762 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Saline |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00485 |
| Federal ID | MI00485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |