Lake Lochbrae Dam
Lake Lochbrae Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lochbrae Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lochbrae Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lochbrae Dam Company (private). It impounds the Long Lake Creek near Edenville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 12/18/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Edenville |
| River/Stream | Long Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.10667, -84.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 369 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lochbrae Dam Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00422 |
| Federal ID | MI00422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |