Giesler Dam
Giesler Dam is an earth dam located in Eaton County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Giesler Dam
The primary purpose of Giesler 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 Dr. E P Giesler (private). It impounds the Tributary To Battle Creek near Bellevue.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Nearest City | Bellevue |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.47500, -85.00833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Dr. E P Giesler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00731 |
| Federal ID | MI00731 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |