Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2

Michigan — Ottawa County — Deweerd Drain

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOttawa
RiverDeweerd Drain
Coordinates42.85194, -85.84861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length312 ft
NID Storage172 acre-ft
Max Storage172 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 25, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerOttawa County Drain Commissioner
Other NameDeweerd 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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