County Line Flooding Dam
County Line Flooding Dam is an earth dam located in Montcalm County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About County Line Flooding Dam
The primary purpose of County Line Flooding Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Flat River near Belding.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Nearest City | Belding |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Flat River |
| Coordinates | 43.12000, -85.23667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 146 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02479 |
| Federal ID | MI02479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |