Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir
Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Michigan, built in 2016. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir
The primary purpose of Dte Energy Greenwood Cooling Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dte Electric Company (public utility). It impounds the Trib To Plum Creek near Avoca.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 11,340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 153 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2016, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Avoca |
| River/Stream | Trib To Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.09374, -82.69564 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,340 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DTE Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04018 |
| Federal ID | MI04018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |