Peters Bayou Dam
Peters Bayou Dam is an earth dam located in Manistee County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peters Bayou Dam
Peters Bayou Dam is a dam in Manistee, Michigan. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Manistee River near Manistee.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 5,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 595 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 09/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Nearest City | Manistee |
| River/Stream | Manistee River |
| Coordinates | 44.26167, -86.29500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01518 |
| Federal ID | MI01518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |