Browns Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMuskegon
Nearest CityMontague
River/StreamSand Creek
Coordinates43.46028, -86.25944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1844 (182 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge230 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBlue Lake Township
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/08/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00228
Federal IDMI00228
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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