Thornton District Detention Basin

Oakland County, Michigan (near Novi)

River/Stream: Thornton Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
83 acre-ft
Year Completed
1985
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
54 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-06-05

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
MI02198
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.45558, -83.50717
Age
41 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.