Pickerel Lake Dam
Pickerel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pickerel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pickerel 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 Wildlife (state). It impounds the Pickerel Lake Creek near Big Rapids.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 05/10/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Big Rapids |
| River/Stream | Pickerel Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.74167, -85.36333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00357 |
| Federal ID | MI00357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |