East Jordan Dam
East Jordan Dam is an earth dam located in Charlevoix County, Michigan, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About East Jordan Dam
The primary purpose of East Jordan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by East Jordan Plastics (private). It impounds the Deer Creek near East Jordan.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Nearest City | East Jordan |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.13500, -85.11167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 655 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | East Jordan Plastics |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00519 |
| Federal ID | MI00519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |