Pickerel (Bergess Lake) Dam

Mecosta County, Michigan (near Big Rapids)

River/Stream: Ryan Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-04-04

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
MI02553
State
Michigan (MI)
Coordinates
43.72500, -85.40278
Age
55 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.