Mix
Mix is a gravity dam located in Eaton County, Michigan, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mix
The primary purpose of Mix is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Cameron Gas & Electric Company (private). It impounds the Grand River near Eaton Rapids.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 654 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Nearest City | Eaton Rapids |
| River/Stream | Grand River |
| Coordinates | 42.50900, -84.65510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 654 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cameron Gas & Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00051 |
| Federal ID | MI00051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |