Doc and Tom Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 260 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Doc and Tom Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Doc and Tom Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake of the Pines Association (private). It impounds the Doc and Tom Creek near Evart.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 187 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Evart |
| River/Stream | Doc and Tom Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.93363, -84.99445 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 187 acres |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake of the Pines Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00115 |
| Federal ID | MI00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |