Westdale Family Dam
Westdale Family Dam is an earth dam located in Kent County, Michigan, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Westdale Family Dam
The primary purpose of Westdale Family Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leonard Westdale, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Honey Creek near Ada.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Ada |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Honey Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.97000, -85.47000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Leonard Westdale, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00665 |
| Federal ID | MI00665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |