Friday Flooding

Tributary to Elm Creek· Delta, Michigan· Built 1976· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Friday Flooding is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 14.1% in MI)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge55 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMI01858

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: August 31, 2006
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MDNR Wildlife

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Friday Flooding?

Friday Flooding 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 Friday Flooding?

Friday Flooding is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Friday Flooding built?

Friday Flooding was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Friday Flooding?

Friday Flooding 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 Friday Flooding?

Friday Flooding 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 Friday Flooding last inspected?

Friday Flooding was last inspected on August 31, 2006. 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.