Featherbed Dam

Michigan — Mecosta County — Trib to Pickerel Lake Creek

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMecosta
RiverTrib to Pickerel Lake Creek
Coordinates43.76167, -85.38000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length515 ft
NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 10, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Other NameFeatherbed Marsh

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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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