Reed Ranch Dam
Reed Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Oscoda County, Michigan, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reed Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Reed Ranch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fairview Enterprises (private). It impounds the Upper S Br Thunder Bay River near Taylor.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 350 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, 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 08/05/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| Nearest City | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Upper S Br Thunder Bay River |
| Coordinates | 44.74500, -83.92167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairview Enterprises |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00337 |
| Federal ID | MI00337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |