West Branch Mill Pond Dam
West Branch Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About West Branch Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of West Branch Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Teresa Panigay (private). It impounds the Ogemaw Creek near West Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | West Branch |
| River/Stream | Ogemaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.27833, -84.24500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Teresa Panigay |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00303 |
| Federal ID | MI00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |