Bancroft Dairy Dam
Key Takeaway
Bancroft Dairy Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00457 |
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
LL & F Dentures
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bancroft Dairy Dam?
Bancroft Dairy 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 Bancroft Dairy Dam?
Bancroft Dairy Dam is owned by LL & F Dentures (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bancroft Dairy Dam built?
Bancroft Dairy Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Bancroft Dairy Dam?
Bancroft Dairy Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bancroft Dairy Dam?
Bancroft Dairy Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Bancroft Dairy Dam last inspected?
Bancroft Dairy Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.