Bucks Pond Dam
Bucks Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Alcona County, Michigan, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bucks Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bucks Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakes In The Green Association (private). It impounds the Comstock Creek near Barton City.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 470 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alcona |
| Nearest City | Barton City |
| River/Stream | Comstock Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.69850, -83.69446 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakes in the Green Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00563 |
| Federal ID | MI00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |