Maybury Fish Pond Dam located in Northville, Michigan, is a state-regulated earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1979, this dam has a height of 18.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 15.4 feet, with a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. The dam impounds water from a tributary to Johnson Drain and has a drainage area of 0.91 square miles.
With a spillway width of 9 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 80 cubic feet per second, Maybury Fish Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition based on a 2019 inspection. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, raising concerns about emergency preparedness in the event of a breach. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental protection. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Maybury Fish Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in dam safety and management practices in the state of Michigan.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
18.5 |
River Or Stream |
Trib to Johnson Drain |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
15.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.91 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Structural Height |
18.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
19 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Group Use Area
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Proud Lake State Rec Area
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Group Camp 2
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Group Camp 6
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Group Camp 7
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Group Camp 1
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