Union Street Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGrand Traverse
Nearest CityTraverse City
River/StreamBoardman River
Coordinates44.76165, -85.62244

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1867 (159 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,200 acre-ft
Max Storage11,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,000 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area276 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Traverse City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00511
Federal IDMI00511
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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