Little Wolf Creek Dam
Little Wolf Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Alcona County, Michigan, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Wolf Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Little Wolf Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George W. Miller Trust (private). It impounds the Little Wolf Creek near Curran.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 52 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alcona |
| Nearest City | Curran |
| River/Stream | Little Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.80000, -83.76000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George W. Miller Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00004 |
| Federal ID | MI00004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |