Milan Dam
Milan Dam is a gravity dam located in Monroe County, Michigan, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Milan Dam
The primary purpose of Milan 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 Milan (local government). It impounds the Saline River near Milan.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 112 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 08/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Milan |
| River/Stream | Saline River |
| Coordinates | 42.08241, -83.68542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 112 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Milan |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00713 |
| Federal ID | MI00713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |