Mcdonald Lake Dam
Mcdonald Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcdonald Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdonald Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mueller Township (private). It impounds the Bulldog Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,440 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 10/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Bulldog Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.97122, -85.94868 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,440 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mueller Township |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00038 |
| Federal ID | MI00038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |