Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2
Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Ottawa County, Michigan, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2
The primary purpose of Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 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 (local government). It impounds the Deweerd Drain near Hudsonville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 312 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 11/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Hudsonville |
| River/Stream | Deweerd Drain |
| Coordinates | 42.85194, -85.84861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ottawa County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00812 |
| Federal ID | MI00812 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |