Waterford Multi-lakes Level Control is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 300 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 Waterford Multi-lakes Level Control
The primary purpose of Waterford Multi-lakes Level Control 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 Clinton River near Waterford.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 417 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Waterford |
| River/Stream | Clinton River |
| Coordinates | 42.70333, -83.40333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 417 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00275 |
| Federal ID | MI00275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |