Tau Beta Dam
Key Takeaway
Tau Beta Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.7% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00581 |
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
Tawheed Institute Foundation Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tau Beta Dam?
Tau Beta 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 Tau Beta Dam?
Tau Beta Dam is owned by Tawheed Institute Foundation Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tau Beta Dam built?
Tau Beta Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Tau Beta Dam?
Tau Beta 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 Tau Beta Dam?
Tau Beta Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Tau Beta Dam last inspected?
Tau Beta Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.