Quigley Dam
Quigley Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, Michigan, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Quigley Dam
The primary purpose of Quigley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fontinalis Club (private). It impounds the Tributary - Club Stream near Green Timbers.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 10/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Green Timbers |
| River/Stream | Tributary - Club Stream |
| Coordinates | 45.16406, -84.61303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 465 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fontinalis Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00036 |
| Federal ID | MI00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |