Peterson Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Nearest City | Brookside |
| River/Stream | Brooks Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.42460, -85.97362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. Thomas Merritt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |