James Bicknell Iii Dam
James Bicknell Iii Dam is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About James Bicknell Iii Dam
The primary purpose of James Bicknell Iii Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve Schunk (private). It impounds the Tr South Branch Tobacco River near Beaverton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 212 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 10/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Beaverton |
| River/Stream | Tr South Branch Tobacco River |
| Coordinates | 43.83738, -84.75254 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steve Schunk |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00466 |
| Federal ID | MI00466 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |