Myers-henderson Detention Pond
Myers-henderson Detention Pond is an earth dam located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, built in 1992. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Myers-henderson Detention Pond
The primary purpose of Myers-henderson Detention Pond is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Eaton County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Miller Creek near Grand Ledge.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Michigan dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Nearest City | Grand Ledge |
| River/Stream | Miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85222, -84.33742 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Eaton County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00901 |
| Federal ID | MI00901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |