Big Star Lake Level Control Structure
Big Star Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Lake County, Michigan, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Star Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Big Star 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 Lake County Road Commssiion (private). It impounds the Trib To Jenks Creek near Ludington.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 888 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 10/27/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Ludington |
| River/Stream | Trib To Jenks Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.83531, -85.92760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 888 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake County Road Commssiion |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00957 |
| Federal ID | MI00957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |