Hunter Lake Level Control Structure
Hunter Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Montcalm County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hunter Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Hunter Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hunter Lake Development Corporation (private). It impounds the Tributary To Flat River near Gowen.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Nearest City | Gowen |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Flat River |
| Coordinates | 43.29667, -85.26333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hunter Lake Development Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00793 |
| Federal ID | MI00793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |