Dawson Millpond Dam, also known as Price Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Pontiac, Michigan, along the Clinton River.
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Built in 1915, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 9 feet and a length of 240 feet, the dam provides storage capacity of 3,447 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 567 acres.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2019, Dawson Millpond Dam poses a high hazard potential, indicating the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 26 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 919 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as very high, emphasizing the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate potential threats to the surrounding area.
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for authorities to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place to guide response efforts. While details regarding the EAP for Dawson Millpond Dam are not specified in the data, the dam's high hazard potential and risk assessment underscore the necessity of proper emergency preparedness to safeguard the community and environment from potential risks associated with the structure.
Year Completed |
1915 |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Clinton River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
567 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
109 |
Nid Storage |
3447 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
9 |
Clinton River At Auburn Hills
|
122cfs |
River Rouge At Birmingham
|
13cfs |
Paint Creek At Rochester
|
18cfs |
Upper River Rouge At Farmington
|
4cfs |
River Rouge At Southfield
|
15cfs |
Plum Brook At Utica
|
87cfs |