Brown Bridge Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyGrand Traverse
Nearest CityTraverse City
River/StreamBoardman River
Coordinates44.64342, -85.50951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,700 acre-ft
Surface Area191 acres
Drainage Area151 sq mi
Max Discharge4,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Traverse City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/18/2008
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00544
Federal IDMI00544
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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