Seney M-2 Pool Dam
Seney M-2 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 Seney M-2 Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Seney M-2 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 Sand Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 25,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 71 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 08/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.24083, -86.00361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 25,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 71 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,567 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 | 08/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00636 |
| Federal ID | MI00636 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |