Tull Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tull Lake Dam, located in Oakland County, Michigan, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.


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Summary

Built for recreational purposes, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet and spans 150 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 760 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 270 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 81 acres on the Huron River.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Tull Lake Dam is considered to have a high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 2. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and it undergoes inspection every 5 years. The structure does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks. Emergency action plans and inundation maps for the dam have not been prepared or updated, indicating a need for improved risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.

Overall, Tull Lake Dam serves as a vital component for recreational activities in the Oxbow area, while also highlighting the importance of regular inspections and proper risk assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges.

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

Huron River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

81

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

760

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.