Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00132 |
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
MDNR Fisheries
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam?
Portage Creek Trout Pond 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 Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam?
Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam is owned by MDNR Fisheries (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam built?
Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam?
Portage Creek Trout Pond 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 Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam?
Portage Creek Trout Pond 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 Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam last inspected?
Portage Creek Trout Pond Dam was last inspected on April 10, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.