Sessions Creek Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyIonia
Nearest CitySaranac
River/StreamSessions Creek
Coordinates42.94545, -85.12749

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge1,860 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Parks & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/29/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00794
Federal IDMI00794
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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