Hemlock Carpenter And Long Lake Dam
Hemlock Carpenter And Long Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hemlock Carpenter And Long Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hemlock Carpenter And Long Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Hog Creek near Hodunk.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 386 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Hodunk |
| River/Stream | Hog Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.89333, -84.79833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 386 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01634 |
| Federal ID | MI01634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |