H-1 Pool Dam
Key Takeaway
H-1 Pool Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 7,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00633 |
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
DOI FWS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of H-1 Pool Dam?
H-1 Pool 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 H-1 Pool Dam?
H-1 Pool Dam is owned by DOI FWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H-1 Pool Dam built?
H-1 Pool Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 H-1 Pool Dam?
H-1 Pool Dam 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 H-1 Pool Dam?
H-1 Pool Dam 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 H-1 Pool Dam last inspected?
H-1 Pool Dam was last inspected on July 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.