Geddes Dam

Washtenaw County, Michigan (near Ypsilanti)

River/Stream: Huron River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
274 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
14,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-07-31

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MI00561
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.27100, -83.67130
Age
106 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.