Dams in Ottawa County, Michigan
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Ottawa County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Beren's Dam at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Creek Detention Dam | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2000 |
| Beren's Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1993 |
| Steenwyk Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1990 |
| Timmer Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1988 |
| Rush Creek Detention Basin Dam #2 | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Root Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | 1860 |
| North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Rushmore Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Kenowa Lake Level Control Structure | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1975 |