Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4, located in Taylor, Michigan, play a vital role in flood risk reduction for the area.


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Summary

These private stormwater ponds, completed in 1945, have a low hazard potential and are in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2013. With a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.8 square miles, these ponds help to mitigate the risk of flooding in the region.

Managed by the Michigan DEGLE, the Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds have a controlled spillway type with a width of 80 feet. The ponds cover a surface area of 101 acres and have a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, these stormwater ponds are crucial for protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation and managing stormwater runoff effectively.

Overall, the Detroit Metro Airport Stormwater Ponds 3w, 3e & 4 serve as a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Wayne County, Michigan. With their strategic location and capacity to store excess water, these ponds are a valuable asset in the region's water resource management efforts.

Year Completed

1945

Dam Length

16500

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

Frank&Poet/Sexton Kilfoil Dr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

101

Hydraulic Height

10.5

Drainage Area

2.8

Nid Storage

830

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.