Belding
April 30, 2024
Located in Lowell, Michigan, Belding is a privately-owned hydroelectric dam on the Flat River, boasting a gravity design with a dam height of 15 feet and a length of 296 feet. Completed in 1906, Belding has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, serving as a crucial water resource in the region with a drainage area of 493 square miles.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Belding has a controlled spillway type with a width of 87 feet and three Tainter (radial) outlet gates. Despite its low hazard potential, Belding is classified as having a very high risk due to its age and limited condition assessment data. With a history dating back over a century, this historic dam continues to play a significant role in the local water infrastructure, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
| Year_Completed | 1906 |
| Dam_Height | 15 |
| River_Or_Stream | Flat River |
| Dam_Length | 296 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
| Surface_Area | 110 |
| Drainage_Area | 493 |
| Nid_Storage | 490 |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 3 |
| Hazard_Potential | Low |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Nid_Height | 15 |
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