Lower Michigan
Lower Michigan is an earth dam located in Park County, Colorado, built in 1889. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lower Michigan
The primary purpose of Lower Michigan is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Fred C. Bartle Jr. Living Trust (kasparek, Greg) (private). It impounds the Michigan Creek-os near Deckers.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1889, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Park |
| Nearest City | Deckers |
| River/Stream | Michigan Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.42834, -105.89890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | FRED C. BARTLE JR. LIVING TRUST (KASPAREK, GREG) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01795 |
| Federal ID | CO01795 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |