Luther Pond Dam
Luther Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Michigan, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Luther Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Luther Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Luther (local government). It impounds the Little Manistee River near Luther.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 517 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Luther |
| River/Stream | Little Manistee River |
| Coordinates | 44.03486, -85.68131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 517 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Luther |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00574 |
| Federal ID | MI00574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |