Nankin Mill Dam

Wayne County, Michigan (near Westland)

River/Stream: M Br River Rouge

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
140 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,340 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-01-18

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MI00365
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.35153, -83.37289
Age
105 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.