Highbanks Dam
Highbanks Dam is an earth dam located in Allegan County, Michigan, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Highbanks Dam
The primary purpose of Highbanks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Swan Creek near New Richmond.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 256 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 10/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Nearest City | New Richmond |
| River/Stream | Swan Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.57264, -85.97275 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01073 |
| Federal ID | MI01073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |