Norvell Dam

Jackson County, Michigan (near Norvell)

River/Stream: River Raisin

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
330 ft
Reservoir Storage
570 acre-ft
Year Completed
1839
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,510 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-09-29

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00128
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.15500, -84.18333
Age
187 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.