Buck Creek Dam
Buck Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buck Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Buck Creek near Tawas,mi.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 09/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | Tawas,mi |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.41211, -83.57300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01954 |
| Federal ID | MI01954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |