Springwood #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Springwood #2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.6% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00474 |
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
Woodland Investment Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Springwood #2 Dam?
Springwood #2 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 Springwood #2 Dam?
Springwood #2 Dam is owned by Woodland Investment Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Springwood #2 Dam built?
Springwood #2 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 Springwood #2 Dam?
Springwood #2 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 Springwood #2 Dam?
Springwood #2 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 Springwood #2 Dam last inspected?
Springwood #2 Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.