Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility
Key Takeaway
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02694 |
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
Packard Farm
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility 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 Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility is owned by Packard Farm (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility built?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility 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 Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility last inspected?
Packard Farm Stage 3 Waste Storage Facility was last inspected on December 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.