7th Spectacle Lake Dam
7th Spectacle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, Michigan, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About 7th Spectacle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 7th Spectacle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ccd Associates (private). It impounds the Tributary To W Br Big Creek near Mio.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Mio |
| River/Stream | Tributary To W Br Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.88500, -84.40167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CCD Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00339 |
| Federal ID | MI00339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |