Seney C-3 Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 19,425 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Seney C-3 Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Seney C-3 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 Walsh Ditch/walsh Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 19,425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,433 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 48 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| River/Stream | Walsh Ditch/walsh Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29639, -86.13055 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 19,425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,433 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,433 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00640 |
| Federal ID | MI00640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |