Lower Dead Stream Dam
Lower Dead Stream Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lower Dead Stream Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Dead Stream Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bollman Investment Properties (private). It impounds the Dead Stream (trib Gilbert Cr).
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/19/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| River/Stream | Dead Stream (trib Gilbert Cr) |
| Coordinates | 43.63000, -85.29639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bollman Investment Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02603 |
| Federal ID | MI02603 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |