Norvell Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Michigan, built in 1839. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 330 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Norvell Dam
The primary purpose of Norvell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jackson County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the River Raisin near Norvell.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 156 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 570 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 92 square miles. Completed in 1839, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Norvell |
| River/Stream | River Raisin |
| Coordinates | 42.15500, -84.18333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1839 (187 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 156 acres |
| Drainage Area | 92 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00128 |
| Federal ID | MI00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |