Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam
Key Takeaway
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02614 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade 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 Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam built?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam last inspected?
Gray's Creek Raised Grade Dam was last inspected on July 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.