Hardy

Newaygo County, Michigan (near Newaygo)

River/Stream: Muskegon River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
106 ft
Dam Length
2,580 ft
Reservoir Storage
134,973 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
58,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-07-12

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00171
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.48674, -85.62937
Age
95 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.