Crooked Lake Level Control Structure
Crooked Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Montmorency County, Michigan, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crooked Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Crooked Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Montmorency Co. Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Hillman.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 09/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montmorency |
| Nearest City | Hillman |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.98667, -84.14333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Montmorency Co. Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00076 |
| Federal ID | MI00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |