Atlanta Sportsmen Dam
Key Takeaway
Atlanta Sportsmen Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00352 |
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
MDNR Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Atlanta Sportsmen Dam?
Atlanta Sportsmen 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 Atlanta Sportsmen Dam?
Atlanta Sportsmen Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Atlanta Sportsmen Dam built?
Atlanta Sportsmen Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Atlanta Sportsmen Dam?
Atlanta Sportsmen 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 Atlanta Sportsmen Dam?
Atlanta Sportsmen Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Atlanta Sportsmen Dam last inspected?
Atlanta Sportsmen Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.