Featherbed Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMecosta
Nearest CityBig Rapids
River/StreamTrib to Pickerel Lake Creek
Coordinates43.76167, -85.38000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length515 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge190 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/10/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00358
Federal IDMI00358
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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