Okie Kauffman Dam
Key Takeaway
Okie Kauffman Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 70.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00671 |
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
Okie Kauffman
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Okie Kauffman Dam?
Okie Kauffman 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 Okie Kauffman Dam?
Okie Kauffman Dam is owned by Okie Kauffman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Okie Kauffman Dam built?
Okie Kauffman Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Okie Kauffman Dam?
Okie Kauffman 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 Okie Kauffman Dam?
Okie Kauffman Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Okie Kauffman Dam last inspected?
Okie Kauffman Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.