Rodman Dam
Rodman Dam is a gravity dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rodman Dam
The primary purpose of Rodman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samuel Burckhardt (private). It impounds the Silver Creek near Tawas City.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | Tawas City |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.36667, -83.52167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Samuel Burckhardt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00112 |
| Federal ID | MI00112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |