Fowle Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Fowle Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1852 and is 174 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00767 |
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
Verl Truitt
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fowle Mill Dam?
Fowle Mill 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 Fowle Mill Dam?
Fowle Mill Dam is owned by Verl Truitt (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fowle Mill Dam built?
Fowle Mill Dam was completed in 1852, making it 174 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 Fowle Mill Dam?
Fowle Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fowle Mill Dam?
Fowle Mill Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Fowle Mill Dam last inspected?
Fowle Mill Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.