Byron Dam

Shiawassee County, Michigan (near Byron)

River/Stream: Shiawassee River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
185 ft
Reservoir Storage
600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1847
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,287 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2016-10-27

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MI00378
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.82072, -83.94452
Age
179 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.