Nartron Dam
Nartron Dam is an earth dam located in Osceola County, Michigan, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nartron Dam
The primary purpose of Nartron Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Norman Rautiola (private). It impounds the Hersey River near Reed City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 87 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Nearest City | Reed City |
| River/Stream | Hersey River |
| Coordinates | 43.89279, -85.51382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 87 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Norman Rautiola |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00320 |
| Federal ID | MI00320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |