Description
Antiquated dam providing NO flood control and is dangerous. Removal eliminates danger, creates more park acreage, and returns the river to its natural free flow.
Owner - Michigan Land Bank
Jeff Huntington
Senior Property Analyst
517-636-4898
huntingtonj@michigan.gov
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WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
http://www.panoramio.com/lookaround/44860841
WilliH2O (Registered User)
Shiatown Dam Inspection Report from 2010
http://www.doxtop.com/browse/fb051954/shiatown-dam-inspection-report-2010.aspx?show=pdf
WilliH2O (Registered User)
Shiatown Dam Reservoir sedimentation testing report
http://www.doxtop.com/browse/965f9d68/shiatown-resevoir-sediment-testing.aspx
WilliH2O (Registered User)
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/43032718
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
In mid September 2008 the Shiatown Dam was near flood stage according to the USGS data recorded at the Owosso gauges
http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/wy2008/pdfs/04144500.2008.pdf
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_r_p7v1X850k/TURm8KsdGGI/AAAAAAAAGt0/sYP3kwymjGk/s1600/2008+High+Water+Marks.jpg
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
- the cost of maintenance and repair when the benefits of maintaining a dam are diminished;
- public safety and liability concerns
- potential fisheries, water quality and recreational use improvements that can be realized
WilliH2O (Registered User)
http://www.shiawasseeroads.com/v3.0/shiawasseemap.jpg
WilliH2O (Registered User)
http://www.shiawasseeroads.com/v3.0/shicountymap.jpg
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
Shiatown Dam
N 42° 55' 46'' - W 84° 4' 20''
42.92958 / -84.07224
GeoNameId : 7648758
http://www.geonames.org/7648758/shiatown-dam.html
WilliH2O (Registered User)
Dam removal often puts fishing concerns above those of the paddlesports industry and recreation.
Based on extended analysis of data collected for the Outdoor Recreation Participation Report using
the responses of over 40,000 Americans ages six and older - paddlesports is rapidly growing in the USA
17.8 million Americans ages 6 and older participate in kayaking, canoeing, and rafting
Kayaking has enjoyed steady growth in spite of the economic slump growing 3% each year.
The survey is the largest of its type examining participation in sports and outdoor activities.
http://www.outdoorindustry.org/images/researchfiles/2009%20Paddlesports%20Report.FINAL.pdf?79
Paddlers bring extensive revenue to communities via purchases for lodging, gasoline, restaurants, etc., etc.
Obstacles to fish ARE OFTEN obstacles to Paddlesports also - and our voice is powerful in $$$$ !
WilliH2O (Registered User)
State making plans to remove Shiatown dam
http://bit.ly/ShiatownDam
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
Paddlesports is ramping up for 2011 with a new Shiawassee River Trail Map
http://www.umflint.edu/outreach/assets/shiawasse-river-trail-map.pdf
WilliH2O (Registered User)
WilliH2O (Registered User)
A total of 25 documents supporting Shiatown Dam removal have been loaded in the CDRI website . CDRI = clearinghouse dam removal information
http://digital.library.ucr.edu/cdri/?keywords=shiatown&title=&author=&dam=&river=
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