Kenowa Lake Level Control Structure
Kenowa Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Ottawa County, Michigan, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kenowa Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Kenowa Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J. Hoogewind (private). It impounds the Huizeinga Dr Trib To Rush Cr near Jenison.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 04/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Jenison |
| River/Stream | Huizeinga Dr Trib To Rush Cr |
| Coordinates | 42.89690, -85.78380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J. Hoogewind |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00727 |
| Federal ID | MI00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |