Doi Fws Dam #3

Tributary to Sand Creek· Schoolcraft, Michigan· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Doi Fws Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage257 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDMI02419

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 14, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

DOI FWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doi Fws Dam #3?

Doi Fws Dam #3 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 Doi Fws Dam #3?

Doi Fws Dam #3 is owned by DOI FWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Doi Fws Dam #3?

Doi Fws Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Doi Fws Dam #3?

Doi Fws Dam #3 has a dam height of 7 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 Doi Fws Dam #3 last inspected?

Doi Fws Dam #3 was last inspected on October 14, 1997. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.