Washago Pond Dam
Washago Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Washago Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Washago Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Huron-clinton Metro Authority (local government). It impounds the Regan Drain near Flat Rock.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Flat Rock |
| River/Stream | Regan Drain |
| Coordinates | 42.13113, -83.37184 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Huron-Clinton Metro Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00760 |
| Federal ID | MI00760 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |