Seney E-1 Pool Dam

Seney E-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 E-1 Pool Dam

The primary purpose of Seney E-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 9 feet tall and stretches 11,247 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 495 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 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 07/17/2018.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountySchoolcraft
River/StreamHolland Ditch
Coordinates46.27500, -85.95333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length11,247 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,414 acre-ft
Max Storage2,414 acre-ft
Normal Storage815 acre-ft
Surface Area495 acres
Drainage Area42 sq mi
Max Discharge1,571 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00630
Federal IDMI00630
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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