Peterson Dam
Michigan — Newaygo County — Brooks Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| River | Brooks Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.42460, -85.97362 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 14, 2011 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Mr. Thomas Merritt |
Location Map
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.