Potters Lake Dam
Potters Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Potters Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Potters Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Black Creek Intercounty Drain (private). It impounds the Black Creek near Davison.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 11/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Davison |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.04549, -83.45720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 764 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Black Creek Intercounty Drain |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00295 |
| Federal ID | MI00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |