Sixmile Creek Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sixmile Creek Pond Dam in Baraga, Michigan, stands as a recreation hub for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

This earth-type dam, completed in 1965, boasts a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 24 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 730 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is recreation, offering a surface area of 8 acres for outdoor activities.

Despite its low hazard potential, Sixmile Creek Pond Dam poses a very high risk, calling for careful risk management measures. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 21 feet to manage maximum discharge of 400 cubic feet per second. Even though the dam is not state-regulated, it serves as a vital recreational spot in the area, attracting visitors for various water-based activities.

With its serene surroundings and ample storage capacity, Sixmile Creek Pond Dam provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy water-based activities in the heart of Michigan. As a low-hazard structure with a high risk profile, the dam requires regular inspections and careful risk management to ensure the safety of recreational users and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

Six Mile Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

730

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

24
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.