Peninsular Paper Dam

Washtenaw County, Michigan (near Ypsilanti)

River/Stream: Huron River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1867
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
14,940 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-06-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00500
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.25618, -83.62409
Age
159 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.