Sawdel Lake Dam
Sawdel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sawdel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sawdel 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 Tributary To S Br Flint River near Columbiaville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Columbiaville |
| River/Stream | Tributary To S Br Flint River |
| Coordinates | 43.14349, -83.34672 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00359 |
| Federal ID | MI00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |