Jelinek Dam
Key Takeaway
Jelinek Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 83.2% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01951 |
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
Ernest Jelinek
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jelinek Dam?
Jelinek 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 Jelinek Dam?
Jelinek Dam is owned by Ernest Jelinek (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jelinek Dam built?
Jelinek Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Jelinek Dam?
Jelinek Dam 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 Jelinek Dam?
Jelinek Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jelinek Dam last inspected?
Jelinek Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.