Hodenpyl Dam, Michigan, USA

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Quick Facts About Hodenpyl Dam

Location: Wexford, Michigan
Coordinates: 44.363, -85.82
River: Manistee River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1925
Dam Height: 90 ft (27 m)
Dam Length: 4,270 ft (1,301 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)

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Hodenpyl Dam Information

Hodenpyl Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 30 miles from Manistee, Wexford, Michigan.

The dam, which is on the Manistee River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1925 and is currently owned by Consumers Energy Company.

Hodenpyl Dam Structure

The Hodenpyl Dam is approximately 4,270 feet (1,301 m) long, 90 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of 397,654 cubic yards (304,028 cubic metres).

Hodenpyl Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 39,684 acre-ft (48,949 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,798 acres (728 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,018 square miles (2,637 square kilometres).

Hodenpyl Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 10512 cubic feet per second (298 cubic metres per second).

Hodenpyl Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Hodenpyl Dam
Wexford, Michigan
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 90 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 4,270 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1,018 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Hodenpyl Dam Weather

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Hodenpyl Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Hodenpyl Dam?

Hodenpyl Dam is in Michigan.

In which county is the Hodenpyl Dam?

Hodenpyl Dam is in Wexford County.

How high is the Hodenpyl Dam?

Hodenpyl Dam is 90 feet high.

How long is the Hodenpyl Dam?

Hodenpyl Dam is 4,270 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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