Parshallville Dam
Parshallville Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Parshallville Dam
The primary purpose of Parshallville Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Livingston County Road Commission (local government). It impounds the North Ore Creek near Parshallville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years 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 08/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Parshallville |
| River/Stream | North Ore Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69500, -83.78500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Livingston County Road Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00603 |
| Federal ID | MI00603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |