Upper Boron Dam
Upper Boron Dam is an earth dam located in Oscoda County, Michigan, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Boron Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Boron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gerry Boron (private). It impounds the Wright Creek near Red Oak.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 08/14/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| Nearest City | Red Oak |
| River/Stream | Wright Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77333, -84.30000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gerry Boron |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02460 |
| Federal ID | MI02460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |