Lower Crystal Lake Dam
Lower Crystal Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barry County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Crystal Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Crystal Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crystal Lake Improvement Assoc. (private). It impounds the Tamarack Creek near Orangeville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Nearest City | Orangeville |
| River/Stream | Tamarack Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.53167, -85.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crystal Lake Improvement Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00444 |
| Federal ID | MI00444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |