White Cloud Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyNewaygo
Nearest CityWhite Cloud
River/StreamWhite River
Coordinates43.54639, -85.76704

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length950 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage475 acre-ft
Max Storage475 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area94 sq mi
Max Discharge2,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of White Cloud
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/25/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00526
Federal IDMI00526
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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