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The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Atwood Township (local government). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Atwood.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 495 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 700 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2023.

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