Tau Beta Dam

Michigan — Lapeer County — Whipple Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
RiverWhipple Drain
Coordinates43.17500, -83.40000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 12, 2006
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTawheed Institute Foundation Inc.

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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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