Union Lake Level Control Structure
Union Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Union Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Union 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 Oakland County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Hayes Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 465 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,325 acre-feet. 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| River/Stream | Hayes Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.60194, -83.44583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 465 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 465 acres |
| Max Discharge | 41 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oakland County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00916 |
| Federal ID | MI00916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |