Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00812 |
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
Ottawa County Drain Commissioner
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 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 Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 is owned by Ottawa County Drain Commissioner (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 built?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 has a dam height of 19 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 Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 last inspected?
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 was last inspected on November 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.