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DamRoscommon County, Michigan, United States
Backus Creek Dam
Backus Creek Dam is a dam impounding Backus Creek Flooding in Roscommon County, Michigan.
74°F Partly sunny
3 activities
44.3467°, -84.5950°
Overview
Backus Creek Dam is a dam that impounds Backus Creek Flooding in Roscommon County, Michigan. It is a Earth Gravity dam. It stands about 11 feet high. It was completed in 1956. Listed purpose: Recreation.
Dams shape Michigan's rivers, creating impoundments that support shoreline fishing, paddling and scenery while also affecting water flow and fish passage. This structure is documented in the Michigan Dam Inventory and regulated by the state (EGLE). Stay behind all safety barriers and heed posted restrictions near the dam and its spillway. Related places list the river and nearby waters.
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Dam Data5 / 12 fields
Dam Data
5 / 12 fieldsPhysical
Dam Height(ft)11 ft
Dam TypeEarth Gravity
Administration
Managing AgencyMichigan EGLE
General
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History
Year Built1,956
Location
CountyRoscommon
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Nearby Places
Backus Creek Flooding
Backus Creek State Game Area
Little Mud Lake Flooding
Little Mud Lake Dam
Backus Lake Dam
Backus Lake Flooding
Backus Creek
Ryan Lake
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Location
Michigan
Roscommon County
United StatesUS
Current Weather
Updated 6:54 PM74°F
Partly sunny
Feels like 79°
Wind
9.2 mph WNW
Humidity
39%
Visibility
10 mi
UV Index
7
5-Day Forecast
Mon
25%75°
47°
Tue
1%74°
48°
Wed
66%66°
57°
Thu
84%72°
51°
Fri
12%75°
52°
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