Beebe Lake Dam
Beebe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beebe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beebe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Camp Rotary Foundation (private). It impounds the Clear Creek near Beaverton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Beaverton |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.94721, -84.75216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Camp Rotary Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00039 |
| Federal ID | MI00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |