Rotman Dam is an earth dam located in Allegan County, Michigan, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 800 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Rotman Dam
The primary purpose of Rotman Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kurt Rotman (private). It impounds the Trib to Little Rabbit River near Hamilton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 02/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Allegan |
| Nearest City | Hamilton |
| River/Stream | Trib to Little Rabbit River |
| Coordinates | 42.73528, -85.87185 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kurt Rotman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00985 |
| Federal ID | MI00985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |