Rose Valley Gun Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 50.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00304 |
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
Joseph Lauwers Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rose Valley Gun Club Dam?
Rose Valley Gun Club 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 Rose Valley Gun Club Dam?
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam is owned by Joseph Lauwers Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rose Valley Gun Club Dam built?
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Rose Valley Gun Club Dam?
Rose Valley Gun Club 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 Rose Valley Gun Club Dam?
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Rose Valley Gun Club Dam last inspected?
Rose Valley Gun Club Dam was last inspected on September 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.