East Jordan Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCharlevoix
Nearest CityEast Jordan
River/StreamDeer Creek
Coordinates45.13500, -85.11167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length315 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage865 acre-ft
Max Storage865 acre-ft
Normal Storage440 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area43 sq mi
Max Discharge655 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEast Jordan Plastics
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/01/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00519
Federal IDMI00519
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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