Lower Dead Stream Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Dead Stream Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.7% in MI) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02603 |
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
Bollman Investment Properties
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Dead Stream Dam?
Lower Dead Stream 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 Lower Dead Stream Dam?
Lower Dead Stream Dam is owned by Bollman Investment Properties (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Dead Stream Dam built?
Lower Dead Stream Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Lower Dead Stream Dam?
Lower Dead Stream 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 Lower Dead Stream Dam?
Lower Dead Stream Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Lower Dead Stream Dam last inspected?
Lower Dead Stream Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.