Charlyle Dam
Charlyle Dam is an earth dam located in Arenac County, Michigan, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charlyle Dam
The primary purpose of Charlyle Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Veryl Yenior (private). It impounds the Parmalee Creek near Sterling.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 336 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Parmalee Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.05833, -84.05000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 336 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Veryl Yenior |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00015 |
| Federal ID | MI00015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |