Root Dam
Michigan — Ottawa County — Sand Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| River | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99000, -85.83167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 14, 1979 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1860 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | J. W. Davis |
| Other Name | Dam Has Failed |
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.