Morley Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMecosta
Nearest CityMorley
River/StreamLittle Muskegon River
Coordinates43.48580, -85.44469

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area157 sq mi
Max Discharge3,375 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Morley
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00212
Federal IDMI00212
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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