Ada

Kent County, Michigan (near Ada)

River/Stream: Thornapple River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Multi-Arch
Height
32 ft
Dam Length
615 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1926
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
13,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-09-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00501
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.90937, -85.49870
Age
100 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.