Homestead Dam
Homestead Dam is an other dam located in Benzie County, Michigan, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Homestead Dam
The primary purpose of Homestead Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Fisheries (state). It impounds the Betsie River near Elberta.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 159 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Nearest City | Elberta |
| River/Stream | Betsie River |
| Coordinates | 44.59500, -86.08000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 675 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 159 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00761 |
| Federal ID | MI00761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |