Petobego Dam
Petobego Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Petobego Dam
The primary purpose of Petobego 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 Tobeco Creek near Acme.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 168 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 09/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Nearest City | Acme |
| River/Stream | Tobeco Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.85333, -85.42667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 168 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00354 |
| Federal ID | MI00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |