Pontiac Lake Dam

Oakland County, Michigan (near Oxbow)

River/Stream: Huron River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
5,750 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
596 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-11-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00265
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.66167, -83.45167
Age
106 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.