Waterfowler's Impoundment Dam
Waterfowler's Impoundment Dam is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Waterfowler's Impoundment Dam
The primary purpose of Waterfowler's Impoundment Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Thread Creek near Grand Blanc.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 10/28/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Grand Blanc |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Thread Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85472, -83.54278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02496 |
| Federal ID | MI02496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |