Goose Pond Dam
Goose Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Emmet County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goose Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Big Stone Creek near Mackinaw City.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 106 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 06/26/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet |
| Nearest City | Mackinaw City |
| River/Stream | Big Stone Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.74167, -84.89500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 106 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01249 |
| Federal ID | MI01249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |