Buttermilk Creek Detention Dam
Michigan — Ottawa County — Buttermilk Creek
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| River | Buttermilk Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.84575, -85.87368 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 27, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2000 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ottawa County WRC |
| Other Name | Rush Creek Phase Iii Dam |
Location Map
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.