Algonquin Lake Dam
Algonquin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Barry County, Michigan, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Algonquin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Algonquin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Algonquin Lake Association (private). It impounds the Kurtz Creek near Irving.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 271 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,070 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Nearest City | Irving |
| River/Stream | Kurtz Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67500, -85.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 271 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 334 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Algonquin Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00009 |
| Federal ID | MI00009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |