Waterford Dam

Wayne County, Michigan (near Plymouth)

River/Stream: Middle Branch River Rouge

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
995 ft
Reservoir Storage
250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,845 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-09-06

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
MI00399
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.41500, -83.46833
Age
101 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.