Myers Lake Level Control Structure
Myers Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Myers Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Myers Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kent County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Trib To Rum Creek near Rockford.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Rockford |
| River/Stream | Trib To Rum Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.13417, -85.49222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kent County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00938 |
| Federal ID | MI00938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |