Gales Pond Dam
Gales Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Oceana County, Michigan, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gales Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Gales Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oceana County (local government). It impounds the Huftile Creek near Hart.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 07/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Nearest City | Hart |
| River/Stream | Huftile Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66167, -86.27500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oceana County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00280 |
| Federal ID | MI00280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |