White's Bridge
White's Bridge is a gravity dam located in Ionia County, Michigan, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White's Bridge
The primary purpose of White's Bridge is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by White's Bridge Hydro Company (private). It impounds the Flat River near Lowell.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 178 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 536 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia |
| Nearest City | Lowell |
| River/Stream | Flat River |
| Coordinates | 43.02060, -85.29280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 536 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | White's Bridge Hydro Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00505 |
| Federal ID | MI00505 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |