Carrier Creek Structure F
Key Takeaway
Carrier Creek Structure F is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00982 |
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
Eaton County Drain Commissioner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carrier Creek Structure F?
Carrier Creek Structure F 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 Carrier Creek Structure F?
Carrier Creek Structure F is owned by Eaton County Drain Commissioner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carrier Creek Structure F built?
Carrier Creek Structure F was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Carrier Creek Structure F?
Carrier Creek Structure F serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carrier Creek Structure F?
Carrier Creek Structure F has a dam height of 16 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 Carrier Creek Structure F last inspected?
Carrier Creek Structure F was last inspected on June 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.