County Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
County Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00224 |
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
Daniel & Amy Taft
Private
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What is the hazard classification of County Farm Dam?
County Farm 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 County Farm Dam?
County Farm Dam is owned by Daniel & Amy Taft (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Farm Dam built?
County Farm Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 County Farm Dam?
County Farm 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 County Farm Dam?
County Farm Dam 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 County Farm Dam last inspected?
County Farm Dam was last inspected on November 18, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.