Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons

Flat River· Ionia, Michigan· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons is classified as low hazard in Michigan. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI)
Dam Length7,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Normal Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDMI04020

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: September 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

City of Belding

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons?

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons 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 Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons?

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons is owned by City of Belding (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons?

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons 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 Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons?

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons has a dam height of 11 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 Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons last inspected?

Belding Waste Water Treatment Lagoons was last inspected on September 26, 2019. 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.