Thread Creek Impoundment Dam
Key Takeaway
Thread Creek Impoundment Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 329 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02497 |
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
MDNR Wildlife
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Thread Creek Impoundment Dam?
Thread Creek Impoundment 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 Thread Creek Impoundment Dam?
Thread Creek Impoundment Dam is owned by MDNR Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thread Creek Impoundment Dam built?
Thread Creek Impoundment Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Thread Creek Impoundment Dam?
Thread Creek Impoundment 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 Thread Creek Impoundment Dam?
Thread Creek Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Thread Creek Impoundment Dam last inspected?
Thread Creek Impoundment Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.