Pungs Dam
Key Takeaway
Pungs Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00266 |
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
Gary Bronczyk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pungs Dam?
Pungs 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 Pungs Dam?
Pungs Dam is owned by Gary Bronczyk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pungs Dam built?
Pungs Dam was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Pungs Dam?
Pungs 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 Pungs Dam?
Pungs Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Pungs Dam last inspected?
Pungs Dam was last inspected on April 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.