Denardo Dam
Denardo Dam is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Michigan, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Denardo Dam
The primary purpose of Denardo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Whittaker Woods Golf Club (private). It impounds the Tributary To Lake Michigan near New Buffalo.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 03/30/1978. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | New Buffalo |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Lake Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41.76925, -86.76020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Whittaker Woods Golf Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00676 |
| Federal ID | MI00676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |