Hodder Dam
Hodder Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hodder Dam
The primary purpose of Hodder Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dan Hodder (private). It impounds the Belle River near Riley Center.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 07/08/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Riley Center |
| River/Stream | Belle River |
| Coordinates | 42.97500, -83.09500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dan Hodder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00231 |
| Federal ID | MI00231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |