Shay Lake Level Control Structure
Shay Lake Level Control Structure is a concrete dam located in Tuscola County, Michigan, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shay Lake Level Control Structure
Shay Lake Level Control Structure is a dam in Tuscola, Michigan. The dam is owned by Tuscola County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Sucker Creek Drain.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 58 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| River/Stream | Sucker Creek Drain |
| Coordinates | 43.38450, -83.24470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 58 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tuscola County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01400 |
| Federal ID | MI01400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |