Snaky Run Flooding Dam
Snaky Run Flooding Dam is an earth dam located in Montcalm County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Snaky Run Flooding Dam
The primary purpose of Snaky Run Flooding Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Tributary To Dickinson Creek near Belding.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Nearest City | Belding |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dickinson Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.14306, -85.18194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02527 |
| Federal ID | MI02527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |