Argentine Dam
Argentine Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, Michigan, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Argentine Dam
The primary purpose of Argentine Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Argentine Township (local government). It impounds the North Ore Creek near Byron.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 416 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 92 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Byron |
| River/Stream | North Ore Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.79139, -83.84167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 416 acres |
| Drainage Area | 92 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Argentine Township |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00117 |
| Federal ID | MI00117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |