Indianwood Lake Dam, located in Lake Orion, Michigan, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1920 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 13 feet and stretching 600 feet in length, this dam on Paint Creek provides a storage capacity of 465 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 420 acre-feet and a surface area of 122 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the MICHIGAN DEGLE.
The controlled spillway of Indianwood Lake Dam, with a width of 80 feet, helps manage a maximum discharge of 605 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, with a DSAC assigned date and no documented risk management measures. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every five years, with the last assessment conducted in July 2019. With its scenic location and vital role in the local recreational landscape, Indianwood Lake Dam remains a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Oakland County, Michigan.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
Paint Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
122 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
465 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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13cfs |
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18cfs |
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23cfs |
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122cfs |
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19cfs |
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87cfs |
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