General Growth Dam
General Growth Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About General Growth Dam
The primary purpose of General Growth Dam 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 General Growth Partners, Inc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Kids Creek near Traverse City.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Nearest City | Traverse City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Kids Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.72476, -85.64386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | General Growth Partners, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01543 |
| Federal ID | MI01543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |