Rowe Dam No 1, located in Newaygo, Michigan, is a gravity dam built in 1888 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 13 feet and a length of 250 feet, it impounds Penoyer Creek and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam, regulated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), has a controlled spillway with a width of 10 feet and a maximum discharge of 400 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and current condition assessment as not rated, Rowe Dam No 1 poses a very high risk according to the risk assessment. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1993 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and the risk management measures and inundation maps have not been prepared. With its historical significance and potential for recreational use, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts may find Rowe Dam No 1 an interesting site to monitor for future developments and improvements.
Year Completed |
1888 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
Penoyer Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
18 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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