Carrier Creek Structure F is an earth dam located in Eaton County, Michigan, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Carrier Creek Structure F
The primary purpose of Carrier Creek Structure F is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Eaton County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Carrier Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/03/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| River/Stream | Carrier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.70097, -84.67783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Eaton County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00982 |
| Federal ID | MI00982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |