Danaher Lake Dam
Danaher Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Lake County, Michigan, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Danaher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Danaher Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by P M Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Danaher Creek near Scottville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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 07/11/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Scottville |
| River/Stream | Danaher Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.86167, -85.90833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | P M Rod & Gun Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00573 |
| Federal ID | MI00573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |