Seney C-1 Pool Dam

Seney C-1 Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Seney C-1 Pool Dam

The primary purpose of Seney C-1 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 Holland Ditch.

The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 15,834 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 302 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 43 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 07/19/2018.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountySchoolcraft
River/StreamHolland Ditch
Coordinates46.26556, -85.95528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length15,834 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,138 acre-ft
Max Storage1,138 acre-ft
Normal Storage563 acre-ft
Surface Area302 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Max Discharge353 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/19/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00628
Federal IDMI00628
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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