Ray Dam
Ray Dam is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ray Dam
The primary purpose of Ray Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Southfield (local government). It impounds the Tributary To River Rouge near Southfield.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Southfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary To River Rouge |
| Coordinates | 42.46444, -83.31653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Southfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02288 |
| Federal ID | MI02288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |