Ray C. Andres Dam
Ray C. Andres Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ray C. Andres Dam
The primary purpose of Ray C. Andres Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Quality Real Estate (private). It impounds the Dalziel Creek near Big Rapids.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Big Rapids |
| River/Stream | Dalziel Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.74167, -85.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Quality Real Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00657 |
| Federal ID | MI00657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |