Brown Bridge 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
46 ft
Dam Length
2,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-06-18

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00544
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
44.64342, -85.50951
Age
105 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.