Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell
Key Takeaway
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MI) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00977 |
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
Vreba Hoff Dairy, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell?
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell 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 Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell?
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell is owned by Vreba Hoff Dairy, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell built?
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell?
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell?
Vreba-Hoff #1 Treatment Cell 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.