Sterner Dam

Michigan — Ionia County — Prairie Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIonia
RiverPrairie Creek
Coordinates43.02104, -85.02360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length52 ft
NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 1981
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKeith Sterner
Other NameThomas Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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