Lockwood Lake Dam
Lockwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lockwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lockwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bsa Detroit Area Council (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Lapeer.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 10/04/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Lapeer |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96167, -83.24667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BSA Detroit Area Council |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00404 |
| Federal ID | MI00404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |