Ada

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Nearest CityAda
River/StreamThornapple River
Coordinates42.90937, -85.49870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMulti-Arch
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,300 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area824 sq mi
Max Discharge13,800 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerThornapple Association Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/11/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00501
Federal IDMI00501
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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