Genesee County Impoundment
Genesee County Impoundment is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 2016. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Genesee County Impoundment
The primary purpose of Genesee County Impoundment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Genesee County Drain Commissioner (local government). It impounds the Trib To Henry Drain near Columbiaville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 385 acre-feet. Completed in 2016, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Columbiaville |
| River/Stream | Trib To Henry Drain |
| Coordinates | 43.11598, -83.40144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 385 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Genesee County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04025 |
| Federal ID | MI04025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |