Babcocks Pond Dam

Trib to S Branch Pine River· Isabella, Michigan· Built 1973· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Babcocks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 63.6% in MI)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge15 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDMI00786

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 7, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

Reva Slyter

Private

Nearby Dams

Blanchard Pond Dam

Isabella, MI

Low Hazard 12 ft

Lake Isabella Dam

Isabella, MI

High Hazard 41 ft

Tamarack Creek Dam

Montcalm, MI

Low Hazard 8 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Babcocks Pond Dam?

Babcocks Pond 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 Babcocks Pond Dam?

Babcocks Pond Dam is owned by Reva Slyter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Babcocks Pond Dam built?

Babcocks Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Babcocks Pond Dam?

Babcocks Pond 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 Babcocks Pond Dam?

Babcocks Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Babcocks Pond Dam last inspected?

Babcocks Pond Dam was last inspected on August 7, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.