Bucks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bucks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00563 |
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
Lakes in the Green Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bucks Pond Dam?
Bucks 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 Bucks Pond Dam?
Bucks Pond Dam is owned by Lakes in the Green Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bucks Pond Dam built?
Bucks Pond Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Bucks Pond Dam?
Bucks 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 Bucks Pond Dam?
Bucks Pond Dam 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 Bucks Pond Dam last inspected?
Bucks Pond Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.