Dexter Dam, located in Washtenaw, Michigan, on Mill Creek, was completed in 1932 and serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 22 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
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The dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a hydraulic height of 9 feet, and a length of 90 feet. Its uncontrolled spillway has a width of 71 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 4000 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Dexter Dam's condition is currently rated as 'Not Rated' and its hazard potential is labeled as 'Undetermined.' The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a DSAC assignment date yet to be determined. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of state regulation, inspection, or enforcement, presenting an interesting case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its maintenance and risk management measures in the future. Dexter Dam remains a unique structure in the Buffalo District, with a rich history and potential for further study and analysis.
Year Completed |
1932 |
Dam Length |
90 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Mill Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
128 |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
15 |
Mill Creek Near Dexter
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31cfs |
Huron River At Ann Arbor
|
289cfs |
Huron River Near Hamburg
|
146cfs |
Malletts Creek At Ann Arbor
|
2cfs |
River Raisin Near Manchester
|
17cfs |
Saline River Near Saline
|
21cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Canoe Camping
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Pinckney-Crooked Lake Rustic
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Blind Lake Campground
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Pines South
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Potawatomi
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Pines North
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