Sand Lake Level Control Dam
Sand Lake Level Control Dam is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sand Lake Level Control Dam
The primary purpose of Sand Lake Level Control Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clare County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Mostellar Creek near Beaverton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 09/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Beaverton |
| River/Stream | Mostellar Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.01833, -84.72333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clare County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00055 |
| Federal ID | MI00055 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |