Kitchin Dam
Kitchin Dam is an earth dam located in Ontonagon County, Michigan, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kitchin Dam
The primary purpose of Kitchin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Donald T Kitchin (private). It impounds the Trib S Br Ontonagon River near Ontonagon.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 09/12/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Nearest City | Ontonagon |
| River/Stream | Trib S Br Ontonagon River |
| Coordinates | 46.62500, -89.27500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Donald T Kitchin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00667 |
| Federal ID | MI00667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |