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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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Clair
Nearest CityAvoca
River/StreamTrib To Plum Creek
Coordinates43.09374, -82.69564

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length11,340 ft
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDTE Electric Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI04018
Federal IDMI04018
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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