Mcdonald Lake Dam
Mcdonald Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Gogebic County, Michigan, built in 1941. 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 Gogebic County Forestry Commission (local government). It impounds the Mcdonald Creek near Ramsay.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 88 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1941, 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 10/11/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gogebic |
| Nearest City | Ramsay |
| River/Stream | Mcdonald Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.39056, -90.01389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 88 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gogebic County Forestry Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00072 |
| Federal ID | MI00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |