Tau Beta Dam
Tau Beta Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tau Beta Dam
The primary purpose of Tau Beta Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tawheed Institute Foundation Inc. (private). It impounds the Whipple Drain near Columbiaville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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 10/12/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Columbiaville |
| River/Stream | Whipple Drain |
| Coordinates | 43.17500, -83.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tawheed Institute Foundation Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00581 |
| Federal ID | MI00581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |