Blind Sucker Flooding Dam
Key Takeaway
Blind Sucker Flooding Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 344 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,050 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00258 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Blind Sucker Flooding Dam?
Blind Sucker Flooding 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 Blind Sucker Flooding Dam?
Blind Sucker Flooding Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blind Sucker Flooding Dam built?
Blind Sucker Flooding Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Blind Sucker Flooding Dam?
Blind Sucker Flooding 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 Blind Sucker Flooding Dam?
Blind Sucker Flooding 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 Blind Sucker Flooding Dam last inspected?
Blind Sucker Flooding Dam was last inspected on August 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.