Timmer Dam
Key Takeaway
Timmer Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 83.2% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 612 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | MI02577 |
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 Co DC/Clifford J. VanPutten
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Timmer Dam?
Timmer 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 Timmer Dam?
Timmer Dam is owned by Ottawa Co DC/Clifford J. VanPutten (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Timmer Dam built?
Timmer Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Timmer Dam?
Timmer Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Timmer Dam?
Timmer Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Timmer Dam last inspected?
Timmer Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.