Dahms Dam is an earth dam located in Alcona County, Michigan, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 260 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 Dahms Dam
The primary purpose of Dahms Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/01/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alcona |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 44.64058, -83.73700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI04028 |
| Federal ID | MI04028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |