Lower Lake Miramichi Dam
Lower Lake Miramichi Dam is an earth dam located in Osceola County, Michigan, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Lake Miramichi Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Lake Miramichi Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Miramichi, Inc. (private). It impounds the Big Stone Creek near Hersey.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 446 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 06/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Nearest City | Hersey |
| River/Stream | Big Stone Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.81667, -85.28333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 446 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Miramichi, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00017 |
| Federal ID | MI00017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |