Pool Six Dam
Key Takeaway
Pool Six Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MI01818 |
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
DOI FWS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pool Six Dam?
Pool Six 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 Pool Six Dam?
Pool Six Dam is owned by DOI FWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pool Six Dam built?
Pool Six Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Pool Six Dam?
Pool Six 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 Pool Six Dam?
Pool Six Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Pool Six Dam last inspected?
Pool Six Dam was last inspected on September 24, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.