Henkin Pond Dam
Henkin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Newaygo County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Henkin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Henkin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steve F Pagura (private). It impounds the Tributary To Freeman Creek near Custer.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Nearest City | Custer |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Freeman Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.73444, -86.02056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steve F Pagura |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01759 |
| Federal ID | MI01759 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |