Falmouth Dam
Falmouth Dam is an earth dam located in Missaukee County, Michigan, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Falmouth Dam
The primary purpose of Falmouth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clam Union Township (local government). It impounds the Clam River near Falmouth.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 234 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 08/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Nearest City | Falmouth |
| River/Stream | Clam River |
| Coordinates | 44.24167, -85.09000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 234 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clam Union Township |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00218 |
| Federal ID | MI00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |