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Effects of removal of the dam at Big Rapids Aquatic Habitat Work Plan

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Title: Effects of removal of the dam at Big Rapids Aquatic Habitat Work Plan
Creator: U.S. Geological survey
Contributing Institution: UC Riverside, Library, Water Resources Collections and Archives
Collection: Clearinghouse for Dam Removal Information (CDRI)
Rights Information: Copyrighted
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Description: Scope/Content: Abstract: Project purpose: Study effects of removal of a relic dam foundation on transport and fate of sediment, aquatic habitat and water quality of the Muskegon River near Big Rapids, Michigan. This work plan addresses the aquatic habitat portion of the work to be completed by the U.S. Geological survey.
Scope/Content: Dam type: crib
Scope/Content: Dam type: stone
Scope/Content: Dam type: timber
Scope/Content: Height: 4.4 feet. Length: 250 feet.
Scope/Content: Date constructed: 1880. Date removed: 1966 & 2000.
Type: text
Identifier: ark:/86086/n20z72x6
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Subject: Engineering
Pre- and post-project monitoring
Safety and liability
Sediment and channel dynamics
Dams
Dam retirement
Place: Muskegon River, MI
Big Rapids Dam

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