Norman Smith Dam
Norman Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Wexford County, Michigan, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Norman Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Norman Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sakk Investments Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary To Spaulding Creek near Skokum.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 10/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Nearest City | Skokum |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Spaulding Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.19500, -85.49167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAKK Investments LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00742 |
| Federal ID | MI00742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |