Marble Lake Dam
Marble Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Branch County, Michigan, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Marble Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marble Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Branch County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Coldwater River near Kinderhook.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 33 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 780 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Nearest City | Kinderhook |
| River/Stream | Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 41.92389, -84.91222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 33 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,968 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 780 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Branch County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01130 |
| Federal ID | MI01130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |