Hancock Creek Dam
Hancock Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Michigan, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hancock Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Hancock Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Hancock Creek near Loretto.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 338 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Loretto |
| River/Stream | Hancock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.91833, -87.75167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00088 |
| Federal ID | MI00088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |