Archie Castle's Dam
Key Takeaway
Archie Castle's Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 836 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02492 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Mark Platz
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Archie Castle's Dam?
Archie Castle's Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Archie Castle's Dam?
Archie Castle's Dam is owned by Mark Platz (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Archie Castle's Dam built?
Archie Castle's Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Archie Castle's Dam?
Archie Castle's Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Archie Castle's Dam?
Archie Castle's Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Archie Castle's Dam last inspected?
Archie Castle's Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.