Lake Geneva Dam
Lake Geneva Dam is an earth dam located in Clinton County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Geneva Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Geneva Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Geneva Association (private). It impounds the Tributary-looking Glass River near Wacousta.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 163 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 01/22/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Wacousta |
| River/Stream | Tributary-looking Glass River |
| Coordinates | 42.83833, -84.58181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 163 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Geneva Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00617 |
| Federal ID | MI00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |