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Michigan — Kent County — Thornapple River

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
RiverThornapple River
Coordinates42.90938, -85.49870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length615 ft
NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 11, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMulti-Arch
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThornapple Association 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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