Hoister Lake Dam
Hoister Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hoister Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hoister Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Fisheries (state). It impounds the Tributary To N Br Cedar River near Secord.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 07/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Secord |
| River/Stream | Tributary To N Br Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 44.14167, -84.56667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00329 |
| Federal ID | MI00329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |