Headquarters Lake Dam
Headquarters Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Headquarters Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Headquarters Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Fife Lake Outlet near Smithville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 185 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 09/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Grand Traverse |
| Nearest City | Smithville |
| River/Stream | Fife Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 44.53909, -85.35445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00583 |
| Federal ID | MI00583 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |