Coldwater Lake Level Control Structure
Coldwater Lake Level Control Structure is a gravity dam located in Branch County, Michigan, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coldwater Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Coldwater 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 Branch County (private). It impounds the Coldwater River near Lockwood.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,610 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,150 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Nearest City | Lockwood |
| River/Stream | Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 41.83944, -85.00083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,575 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,610 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Branch County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01927 |
| Federal ID | MI01927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |