Upper Goose Pen Pool Dam
Upper Goose Pen Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Goose Pen Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Goose Pen Pool Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Gray's Creek And Pine Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 399 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| River/Stream | Gray's Creek And Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.24028, -85.95472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 399 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 316 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00624 |
| Federal ID | MI00624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |