Big Bradford Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 125 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Big Bradford Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Big Bradford Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crawford County Road Commission (private). It impounds the Bradford Creek near Frederick.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 244 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 644 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Frederick |
| River/Stream | Bradford Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.85500, -84.71500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 644 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 244 acres |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crawford County Road Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00332 |
| Federal ID | MI00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |