Hidden Lake Dam
Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macomb County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ford Motor Company Proving Grounds (private). It impounds the Tributary To East Pond near Romeo.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Macomb |
| Nearest City | Romeo |
| River/Stream | Tributary To East Pond |
| Coordinates | 42.83500, -83.04833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ford Motor Company Proving Grounds |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00313 |
| Federal ID | MI00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |