Pickerel (bergess Lake) Dam
Pickerel (bergess Lake) Dam is an other dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pickerel (bergess Lake) Dam
Pickerel (bergess Lake) Dam is a dam in Mecosta, Michigan. The dam is owned by Mecosta County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Ryan Creek near Big Rapids.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 04/04/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Big Rapids |
| River/Stream | Ryan Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.72500, -85.40278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mecosta County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02553 |
| Federal ID | MI02553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |