Rockford Dam
Rockford Dam is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1888. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rockford Dam
The primary purpose of Rockford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Rockford (local government). It impounds the Rogue River near Rockford.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 232 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1888, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Rockford |
| River/Stream | Rogue River |
| Coordinates | 43.12051, -85.56187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 232 ft |
| Year Completed | 1888 (138 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Rockford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00572 |
| Federal ID | MI00572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |