Heintz Lake Dam
Heintz Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Heintz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Heintz Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ogemaw Three Lakes Llc (private). It impounds the Woods Creek near West Branch.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 10/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | West Branch |
| River/Stream | Woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31500, -84.25833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ogemaw Three Lakes LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00287 |
| Federal ID | MI00287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |