Sterner Dam

Ionia County, Michigan (near Ionia)

River/Stream: Prairie Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
52 ft
Reservoir Storage
85 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1981-01-01

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00102
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.02104, -85.02360
Age
105 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.