Barryton Dam
Barryton Dam is a gravity dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barryton Dam
The primary purpose of Barryton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Barryton (local government). It impounds the Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 144 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 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 07/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Mount Pleasant |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 43.74667, -85.14667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 144 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Barryton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00209 |
| Federal ID | MI00209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |