Byron Dam
Byron Dam is an earth dam located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, built in 1847. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Byron Dam
The primary purpose of Byron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Byron (local government). It impounds the Shiawassee River near Byron.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 104 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 191 square miles. Completed in 1847, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Nearest City | Byron |
| River/Stream | Shiawassee River |
| Coordinates | 42.82072, -83.94452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1847 (179 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
| Drainage Area | 191 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,287 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Byron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00378 |
| Federal ID | MI00378 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |