Younglove Dam
Younglove Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Younglove Dam
The primary purpose of Younglove Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gerald Younglove (private). It impounds the Trib To South Br Flint River near Thornville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Thornville |
| River/Stream | Trib To South Br Flint River |
| Coordinates | 42.92167, -83.29500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gerald Younglove |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00433 |
| Federal ID | MI00433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |