Detroit Water Intelligence
Michigan · 632,464 residentsDetroit draws from the Detroit River and Lake Huron with a legacy of aging water infrastructure.
Detroit River + lead pipe legacy
200
Assets Mapped
65.0
Avg WIS
2
Asset Types
60km
Radius
About Water Supply in Detroit
Detroit draws from the Detroit River and Lake Huron with a legacy of aging water infrastructure.
Hi3 Water tracks 200 water assets within 60km of Detroit, including springs, wells, aquifers, and water rights transactions. The average Water Intelligence Score in this area is 65.0/100. The most common asset type is River (190 assets).
Data sources: USGS, EPA, state water boards. Report last updated: October 17, 2026.
Water Assets Near Detroit
Top Water Assets Near Detroit
Ranked by Water Intelligence Score (WIS)
- 1
Tyler Dam
Reservoir1,508,072 GPM66WIS - 2
Clarkston Dam
Reservoir35,906 GPM66WIS - 3
Ford Lake
Reservoir13,734,229 GPM66WIS - 4
French Landing
Reservoir10,896,719 GPM66WIS - 5
Lower Stony Lake Dam
Reservoir3,406,627 GPM66WIS - 6
North Branch Swan Creek
River6,157 GPM65WIS - 7
Big Creek
River1,863 GPM65WIS - 8
Yellow Creek
River4,518 GPM65WIS - 9
Flat Rock Dam
Reservoir6,534,979 GPM65WIS - 10
Big Creek
River1,609 GPM65WIS
Explore Detroit on the Interactive Map
View all water assets within 60km of Detroit, including aquifer boundaries, water rights, drought status, and regulatory alerts.