Pine Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Allegan County, Michigan, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,700 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 Pine Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pine Creek Lake Level District (private). It impounds the Pine Creek near Allegan.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 81 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Nearest City | Allegan |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.45667, -85.73500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 81 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pine Creek Lake Level District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00480 |
| Federal ID | MI00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |