North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam
North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Ottawa County, Michigan, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ottawa County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the North Branch Rush Creek near Hudsonville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. 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 07/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Hudsonville |
| River/Stream | North Branch Rush Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.88624, -85.88854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ottawa County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00704 |
| Federal ID | MI00704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |