Stylus Lake Dam
Stylus Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stylus Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stylus Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Logan Hills Property (private). It impounds the Augres River near Nester.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 179 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Nester |
| River/Stream | Augres River |
| Coordinates | 44.31333, -83.93000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 179 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Logan Hills Property |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00288 |
| Federal ID | MI00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |