Sanback Dam

Ogemaw County, Michigan (near Rose City)

River/Stream: Beach Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
60 acre-ft
Year Completed
1857
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
770 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-29

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00290
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
44.42500, -84.11833
Age
169 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.