Davisburg Dam
Davisburg Dam is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1835. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davisburg Dam
The primary purpose of Davisburg Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oakland County Parks (local government). It impounds the Shiawassee River near Davisburg.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1835, 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 07/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Davisburg |
| River/Stream | Shiawassee River |
| Coordinates | 42.75239, -83.53841 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1835 (191 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 98 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Parks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00244 |
| Federal ID | MI00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |