Root Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Tallmadge |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99000, -85.83167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J. W. Davis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |