Tamarack Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Tamarack Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 7.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02284 |
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
Ronald Denslow
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tamarack Creek Dam?
Tamarack Creek 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 Tamarack Creek Dam?
Tamarack Creek Dam is owned by Ronald Denslow (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tamarack Creek Dam built?
Tamarack Creek Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Tamarack Creek Dam?
Tamarack Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tamarack Creek Dam?
Tamarack Creek Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Tamarack Creek Dam last inspected?
Tamarack Creek Dam was last inspected on August 18, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.