Spain-lindsey Dam

Spain-lindsey Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Spain-lindsey Dam

The primary purpose of Spain-lindsey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kirby Bess (private). It impounds the Tributary To Kearsley Creek near Goodrich.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLapeer
Nearest CityGoodrich
River/StreamTributary To Kearsley Creek
Coordinates42.88333, -83.44500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge2,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKirby Bess
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/01/1901
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00577
Federal IDMI00577
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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