Denton Creek Flooding Dam

Roscommon County, Michigan (near Prudenville)

River/Stream: Denton Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
820 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-08-01

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
MI00345
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
44.27938, -84.57777
Age
72 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.