Vanrick Industrial Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00666 |
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
City of Kalamazoo
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Vanrick Industrial Park Dam?
Vanrick Industrial Park 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 Vanrick Industrial Park Dam?
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam is owned by City of Kalamazoo (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vanrick Industrial Park Dam built?
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Vanrick Industrial Park Dam?
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vanrick Industrial Park Dam?
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Vanrick Industrial Park Dam last inspected?
Vanrick Industrial Park Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.