Shakey Lakes Dam
Shakey Lakes Dam is an earth dam located in Menominee County, Michigan, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shakey Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of Shakey Lakes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Menominee County Road Commission (private). It impounds the Shakey River near Menominee.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 53 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Nearest City | Menominee |
| River/Stream | Shakey River |
| Coordinates | 45.42062, -87.84243 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 53 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Menominee County Road Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00216 |
| Federal ID | MI00216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |