Orangeville Dam
Orangeville Dam is an earth dam located in Barry County, Michigan, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Orangeville Dam
The primary purpose of Orangeville Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barry County Drain Commissioner (local government). It impounds the Orangeville Creek near Orangeville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 208 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Nearest City | Orangeville |
| River/Stream | Orangeville Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.55000, -85.50833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 208 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barry County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00013 |
| Federal ID | MI00013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |