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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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Goodrich |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kearsley Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.88333, -83.44500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kirby Bess |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00577 |
| Federal ID | MI00577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |