Peterson Dam, located in Brookside, Michigan, is a privately owned gravity dam on Brooks Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and stretches 360 feet in length, creating a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam's low hazard potential and fair condition assessment make it a relatively safe structure for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in the surrounding area.
Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (DEGLE), Peterson Dam is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the dam was last inspected in November 2011 and deemed to be in fair condition, ongoing risk management measures and regular inspections help mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
With its picturesque location in Newaygo County, Peterson Dam offers visitors a serene setting for outdoor recreation and water-based activities. Despite its modest size and relatively low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage and flood control for the area, contributing to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Michigan's waterways.
Dam Length |
360 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Brooks Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
18.3 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
9 |
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258cfs |
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1260cfs |
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6cfs |
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164cfs |
Rogue River Near Rockford
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126cfs |
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1480cfs |
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