Homestead Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBenzie
Nearest CityElberta
River/StreamBetsie River
Coordinates44.59500, -86.08000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,800 acre-ft
Max Storage1,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage675 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area159 sq mi
Max Discharge1,560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Fisheries
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/02/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00761
Federal IDMI00761
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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