Sparrow Dam is an earth dam located in Lenawee County, Michigan, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 270 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 Sparrow Dam
The primary purpose of Sparrow Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H. Sparrow (private). It impounds the Hazen Creek near Sand Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Nearest City | Sand Creek |
| River/Stream | Hazen Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.92000, -84.24833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H. Sparrow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00708 |
| Federal ID | MI00708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |