Little Black Lake Dam
Little Black Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Muskegon County, Michigan, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Black Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Little Black Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Muskegon County Drain Commissioner (local government). It impounds the Little Black Creek near Hoffmaster State Park.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 239 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 933 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/25/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Nearest City | Hoffmaster State Park |
| River/Stream | Little Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.12583, -86.25278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 239 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Muskegon County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01687 |
| Federal ID | MI01687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |