Ketchikan
Key Takeaway
Ketchikan is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | MI04027 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ketchikan?
Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan?
Ketchikan is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ketchikan built?
Ketchikan was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Ketchikan?
Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan?
Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan last inspected?
Ketchikan was last inspected on June 24, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.