Cascade

Kent County, Michigan (near Ada)

River/Stream: Thornapple River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Multi-Arch
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
23,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-29

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MI00502
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
42.90950, -85.49900
Age
99 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.