Pease Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Pease Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 55.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00406 |
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
Grass Lake Hunting Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pease Creek Dam?
Pease Creek 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 Pease Creek Dam?
Pease Creek Dam is owned by Grass Lake Hunting Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pease Creek Dam built?
Pease Creek Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Pease Creek Dam?
Pease Creek 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 Pease Creek Dam?
Pease Creek Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Pease Creek Dam last inspected?
Pease Creek Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.