Sterner Dam
Sterner Dam is a gravity dam located in Ionia County, Michigan, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sterner Dam
The primary purpose of Sterner Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Keith Sterner (private). It impounds the Prairie Creek near Ionia.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 52 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century 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 01/01/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ionia |
| Nearest City | Ionia |
| River/Stream | Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.02104, -85.02360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Keith Sterner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00102 |
| Federal ID | MI00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |