Hartenstene Dam
Hartenstene Dam is an earth dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hartenstene Dam
The primary purpose of Hartenstene Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dennis Kemp (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Mottville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 10/12/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Mottville |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.81732, -85.73642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dennis Kemp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00368 |
| Federal ID | MI00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |