Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon

Trib to Baker Creek· Shiawassee, Michigan· Built 1997· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 26.9% in MI)
Dam Length3,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDMI03008

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Green Meadow Farms

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon?

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon 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 Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon?

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon is owned by Green Meadow Farms (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon built?

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon?

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon serves the following purposes: 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 Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon?

Green Meadow Farms Manure Lagoon 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.

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.