Baumunk Dam
Baumunk Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Baumunk Dam
The primary purpose of Baumunk Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Todds Properties Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-winters Creek near Big Rapids.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 11/25/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Big Rapids |
| River/Stream | Tr-winters Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66811, -85.50230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Todds Properties LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00475 |
| Federal ID | MI00475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |