Sterling Mall Dam
Sterling Mall Dam is an earth dam located in Macomb County, Michigan, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sterling Mall Dam
The primary purpose of Sterling Mall Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Sterling Heights (local government). It impounds the Utica Drain near Mt Clemens.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 58 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb |
| Nearest City | Mt Clemens |
| River/Stream | Utica Drain |
| Coordinates | 42.62416, -82.97684 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 58 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Sterling Heights |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00670 |
| Federal ID | MI00670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |