Peter's Dam
Peter's Dam is an earth dam located in Tuscola County, Michigan, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peter's Dam
The primary purpose of Peter's Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Richard Peter (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 338 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 06/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Coordinates | 43.39583, -83.31294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Richard Peter |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00963 |
| Federal ID | MI00963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |