Manitou Properties Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Manitou Properties Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 387 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00663 |
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
Manitou Waters Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Manitou Properties Dam 2?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 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 Manitou Properties Dam 2?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 is owned by Manitou Waters Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Manitou Properties Dam 2 built?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Manitou Properties Dam 2?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 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 Manitou Properties Dam 2?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 has a dam height of 18 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 Manitou Properties Dam 2 last inspected?
Manitou Properties Dam 2 was last inspected on July 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.