Reedsburg Dam
Reedsburg Dam is an earth dam located in Missaukee County, Michigan, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reedsburg Dam
The primary purpose of Reedsburg Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Muskegon River near Dolph.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 636 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 540 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 349 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Nearest City | Dolph |
| River/Stream | Muskegon River |
| Coordinates | 44.35500, -84.86000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 636 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 540 acres |
| Drainage Area | 349 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00222 |
| Federal ID | MI00222 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |