Detroit Metro Wetland Mitigation Dam

Wayne County, Michigan (near Newport)

River/Stream: Disbrow Drain

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
11,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,870 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
935 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-07-07

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MI01898
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.09090, -83.44150
Age
33 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.