Robert Dulude Dam is an earth dam located in Midland County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 323 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 Robert Dulude Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Dulude Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert L. Dulude (private). It impounds the Tr N Branch Kawkawlin River near Kawkawlin.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 323 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 06/29/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Nearest City | Kawkawlin |
| River/Stream | Tr N Branch Kawkawlin River |
| Coordinates | 43.81667, -84.18333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 323 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert L. Dulude |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00461 |
| Federal ID | MI00461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |