Fontinalis Club Home Dam
Key Takeaway
Fontinalis Club Home Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 44.8% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00054 |
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
Fontinalis Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fontinalis Club Home Dam?
Fontinalis Club Home 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 Fontinalis Club Home Dam?
Fontinalis Club Home Dam is owned by Fontinalis Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fontinalis Club Home Dam built?
Fontinalis Club Home Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Fontinalis Club Home Dam?
Fontinalis Club Home 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 Fontinalis Club Home Dam?
Fontinalis Club Home Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Fontinalis Club Home Dam last inspected?
Fontinalis Club Home Dam was last inspected on April 20, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.