Rockford Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Nearest CityRockford
River/StreamRogue River
Coordinates43.12051, -85.56187

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length232 ft
Year Completed1888 (138 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area225 sq mi
Max Discharge6,100 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Rockford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00572
Federal IDMI00572
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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