Tyrone Dam
Tyrone Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tyrone Dam
The primary purpose of Tyrone Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tyrone Lake Improvement Assn. (private). It impounds the Tributary To North Ore Creek near Parshallville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 508 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Parshallville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To North Ore Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70079, -83.72840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 508 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 78 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tyrone Lake Improvement Assn. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00600 |
| Federal ID | MI00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |