Argo Dam - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 42° 17.429 W 083° 44.744
17T E 273633 N 4685680
The ARGO Dam was built for a flour mill in the early 1820's.
Waymark Code: WM2EQB
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member NFreitas
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It was rebuilt in 1913 for Hydropower for Detroit Edison. It was decomissioned in 1959.

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From the following website (visit link) we learn:
"Argo Dam is on the Huron River in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Construction was completed in 1920. It has a normal surface area of 92 acres. It is owned by the City Of Ann Arbor.



Argo Dam is a gravity dam, of earthen construction. Its height is 18 feet with a length of 1888 feet. Maximum discharge is 17930 cubic feet per second. Its capacity is 1200 acre feet. Normal storage is 929 acre feet. It drains an area of 735 square miles"
Waterway where the dam is located: Huron River

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 18

Date built: 01/01/1820

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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