Olger Lake Dam
Olger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Olger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Olger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Canadian Lakes Development Company (private). It impounds the Trib To Shinglebolt Creek near Altona.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Altona |
| River/Stream | Trib To Shinglebolt Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.56670, -85.31590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Canadian Lakes Development Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02619 |
| Federal ID | MI02619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |