Robert Slivensky Dam
Robert Slivensky Dam is an earth dam located in Montmorency County, Michigan, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robert Slivensky Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Slivensky Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harold E. Deforge, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Gilchrist Creek near Avery.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 113 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| Nearest City | Avery |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Gilchrist Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.95333, -84.02000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 855 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harold E. Deforge, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00460 |
| Federal ID | MI00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |