Eastbrook Lake Level Control Structure
Eastbrook Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eastbrook Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Eastbrook 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 Kent County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Whiskey Creek near Grand Rapids.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 03/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Grand Rapids |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.91773, -85.57991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kent County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00429 |
| Federal ID | MI00429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |