Cedar Creek Dam
Cedar Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Barry County, Michigan, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cedar Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eugene Norris (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Cedar Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Nearest City | Cedar Creek |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.52235, -85.32778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eugene Norris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00010 |
| Federal ID | MI00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |