Lake Columbia Dam
Lake Columbia Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Michigan, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Columbia Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Columbia Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Columbia Prop Owner (private). It impounds the Goose Creek near Jefferson.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 07/28/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.08311, -84.29268 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Columbia Prop Owner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00620 |
| Federal ID | MI00620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |