Fox And Bears Dam
Fox And Bears Dam is an earth dam located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, built in 1840. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fox And Bears Dam
The primary purpose of Fox And Bears Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pro Vision Investments Llc (private). It impounds the Flowerfield Creek near Flowerville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 241 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1840, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 08/28/2000. That was over 25 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Nearest City | Flowerville |
| River/Stream | Flowerfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.08988, -85.66726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 241 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pro Vision Investments LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00140 |
| Federal ID | MI00140 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |