Bissell Pond Dam
Bissell Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, built in 1852. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bissell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bissell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Angela Kirby (private). It impounds the Williamsburg Creek near Williamsburg.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1852, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Nearest City | Williamsburg |
| River/Stream | Williamsburg Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77000, -85.40333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Angela Kirby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00075 |
| Federal ID | MI00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |