Ribeck Mead And Turner Dam
Ribeck Mead And Turner Dam is an earth dam located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, built in 1880. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ribeck Mead And Turner Dam
The primary purpose of Ribeck Mead And Turner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the W Fork W Br St Joseph River near Camden.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 775 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1880, 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 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Camden |
| River/Stream | W Fork W Br St Joseph River |
| Coordinates | 41.80667, -84.80667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00084 |
| Federal ID | MI00084 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |