Oxford Multi-lakes Control Structure
Oxford Multi-lakes Control Structure is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oxford Multi-lakes Control Structure
The primary purpose of Oxford Multi-lakes Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oakland County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the North Branch Paint Creek near Lake Orion.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,175 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Lake Orion |
| River/Stream | North Branch Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.80833, -83.28167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,418 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00237 |
| Federal ID | MI00237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |