Georgia John Farms Dam, also known as Clark Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
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Built in 1972 on Tanner Creek, this earth dam primarily serves for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 348 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 45 acres. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 1640 feet, it stands as a modest but essential component in the local water resource management system.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2002 rated it as poor, reflecting the need for maintenance and potential improvement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 151 feet and a maximum discharge of 1125 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the regulatory oversight by the Michigan DEGLE ensures that the dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced in accordance with state regulations, highlighting its importance in maintaining water safety and security in the region.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1640 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
Tanner Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
7.2 |
Nid Storage |
348 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tubbs Lake State Forest Campground
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Merrill Lake Park
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Coldwater Lake Family Park
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Crittenden County Park
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School Section Lake Park
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