North Branch Rush Creek Retention Basin Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOttawa
Nearest CityHudsonville
River/StreamNorth Branch Rush Creek
Coordinates42.88624, -85.88854

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length850 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage375 acre-ft
Max Storage375 acre-ft
Normal Storage375 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge530 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerOttawa County Drain Commissioner
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/26/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00704
Federal IDMI00704
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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