Burroughs Reservoir Dam
Burroughs Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Burroughs Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Burroughs Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fulgencio House Trust (private). It impounds the Tibutary To Indian Creek near Flint.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Flint |
| River/Stream | Tibutary To Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89913, -83.71824 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fulgencio House Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00653 |
| Federal ID | MI00653 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |