French Landing

Wayne County, Michigan (near New Boston)

River/Stream: Huron River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
890 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
24,278 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-03

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
MI00557
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.21440, -83.44080
Age
102 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.