Briskey Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Briskey Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 20.5% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00728 |
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
Gary Kies
Private
Nearby Dams
Hemlock Carpenter and Long Lake Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Low Hazard 7 ftLitchfield Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Low Hazard 8 ftMarble Lake Dam
Branch, MI
Low Hazard 9 ftJonesville Millpond Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Low Hazard 9 ftBig Mosherville Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Low Hazard 10 ftHillsdale College Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Low Hazard 9 ftHillsdale Millpond Dam
Hillsdale, MI
Significant Hazard 14 ftA H Randall Milling Dam
Calhoun, MI
Low Hazard 7 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Briskey Pond Dam?
Briskey 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 Briskey Pond Dam?
Briskey Pond Dam is owned by Gary Kies (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briskey Pond Dam built?
Briskey Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Briskey Pond Dam?
Briskey Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Briskey Pond Dam?
Briskey Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Briskey Pond Dam last inspected?
Briskey Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.