Sabin Dam

Grand Traverse County, Michigan (near Traverse City)

River/Stream: Boardman River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
820 ft
Reservoir Storage
435 acre-ft
Year Completed
1906
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2015-08-20

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
MI00513
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
44.70799, -85.62286
Age
120 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.