Springwood Lake #1 Dam
Springwood Lake #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Springwood Lake #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Springwood Lake #1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Springwood Shores Property (private). It impounds the Tributary To Spike Horn Creek near Beaverton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 06/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Beaverton |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Spike Horn Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.00667, -84.68833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 283 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Springwood Shores Property |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00323 |
| Federal ID | MI00323 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |