Sharon Mills Dam - Sharon Hollow, Michigan
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
N 42° 10.610 W 084° 05.568
16T E 740109 N 4673501
The Sharon Mills Dam is a part of the Sharon Mills Washtenaw County Park
Waymark Code: WM4QBB
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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Sharon Mills Dam is on the River Raisin in Washtenaw County, Michigan and is used for hydroelectric power purposes. It has been been there since 1930. It has a normal surface area of 13 acres. It is owned by Washtenaw County Parks and Rec Comm.



Sharon Mills Dam is of earthen construction. Its height is 10 feet with a length of 350 feet. Maximum discharge is 1700 cubic feet per second. Its capacity is 60 acre feet. Normal storage is 50 acre feet.
Waterway where the dam is located: River Raisin

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: embankment

Height of Dam: 10

Date built: 01/01/1930

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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