Lake Chemung Control Structure
Lake Chemung Control Structure is a gravity dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Chemung Control Structure
The primary purpose of Lake Chemung Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Livingston County Dr. Commissioner (private). It impounds the Trib To Bogue Creek near Howell.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 321 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 11/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Howell |
| River/Stream | Trib To Bogue Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.59167, -83.85500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 321 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Livingston County Dr. Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI01980 |
| Federal ID | MI01980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |