Fox Lake Dam
Fox Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fox Lake Dam
Fox Lake Dam is a dam in Oakland, Michigan. The dam is owned by Oakland County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Huron River near Commerce.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 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 09/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Commerce |
| River/Stream | Huron River |
| Coordinates | 42.60500, -83.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02001 |
| Federal ID | MI02001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |