Grand Rapids West Side Dam

Michigan — Kent County — Grand River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
RiverGrand River
Coordinates42.98000, -85.67500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 1901
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Grand Rapids
Other NameSixth Street 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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