Backus Creek Dam
Backus Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Roscommon County, Michigan, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Backus Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Backus Creek 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 Backus Creek near Prudenville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 204 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 550 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Roscommon |
| Nearest City | Prudenville |
| River/Stream | Backus Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.34667, -84.59500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 204 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00343 |
| Federal ID | MI00343 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |