Beaverton is a gravity dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 220 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beaverton
The primary purpose of Beaverton is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Beaverton, City of (local government). It impounds the Tobacco River near Edenville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 320 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 487 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 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 05/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Edenville |
| River/Stream | Tobacco River |
| Coordinates | 43.88330, -84.48330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 487 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Beaverton, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00524 |
| Federal ID | MI00524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |