Thompson's Pond Dam
Thompson's Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Osceola County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thompson's Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Thompson's Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oliver Thompson (private). It impounds the Jewett Creek near Reed City.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 09/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Nearest City | Reed City |
| River/Stream | Jewett Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.90167, -85.52667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oliver Thompson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00740 |
| Federal ID | MI00740 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |