Brown Bridge Dam

Michigan — Grand Traverse County — Boardman River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGrand Traverse
RiverBoardman River
Coordinates44.64342, -85.50951

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Surface Area191 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 18, 2008
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Traverse City
Other NameBrown Bridge Dam

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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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