Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4
Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 is an earth dam located in Wayne County, Michigan, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4
The primary purpose of Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 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 Wayne County Airport Authority (private). It impounds the Frank&poet/sexton Kilfoil Dr near Taylor.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 16,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 101 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Frank&poet/sexton Kilfoil Dr |
| Coordinates | 42.22093, -83.32772 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 16,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Wayne County Airport Authority |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02681 |
| Federal ID | MI02681 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |