Farwell & Pinehill Level Control Dam is an other dam located in Jackson County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 40 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 Farwell & Pinehill Level Control Dam
The primary purpose of Farwell & Pinehill Level Control Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jackson County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the North Branch Kalamazoo River near Concord.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 10/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Concord |
| River/Stream | North Branch Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.09667, -84.47667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01961 |
| Federal ID | MI01961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |