Gerhard Dam
Gerhard Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gerhard Dam
The primary purpose of Gerhard Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Philip And Donna Gerhard (private). It impounds the Tributary To Mitchell Creek near Traverse City.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Nearest City | Traverse City |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Mitchell Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.71504, -85.56025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Philip and Donna Gerhard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01615 |
| Federal ID | MI01615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |