Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam
Key Takeaway
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02553 |
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
Mecosta County Drain Commissioner
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) 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 Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam is owned by Mecosta County Drain Commissioner (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam built?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam last inspected?
Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam was last inspected on April 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.