Gregory State Game Area Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00802 |
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
MDNR Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gregory State Game Area Dam #3?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 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 Gregory State Game Area Dam #3?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 built?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Gregory State Game Area Dam #3?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gregory State Game Area Dam #3?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 has a dam height of 8 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 Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 last inspected?
Gregory State Game Area Dam #3 was last inspected on July 22, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.