Thompsonville Dam

Michigan — Benzie County — Betsie River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBenzie
RiverBetsie River
Coordinates44.52833, -85.94833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 25, 1989
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRobert Mortenson
Other NameWashed Out

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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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