Cross Dike Dam
Cross Dike Dam is an earth dam located in Allegan County, Michigan, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cross Dike Dam
The primary purpose of Cross Dike 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 Swan Creek near New Richmond.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 7,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Nearest City | New Richmond |
| River/Stream | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.58210, -85.97230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00504 |
| Federal ID | MI00504 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |