Ketchikan
Ketchikan is an earth dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ketchikan
The primary purpose of Ketchikan 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 None.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 06/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 44.43163, -83.86082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| 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 | 06/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04027 |
| Federal ID | MI04027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |