Lake Contos Dam
Lake Contos Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Contos Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Contos Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gladwin County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Tributary To Cedar River near Gladwin.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 07/12/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Gladwin |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Cedar River |
| Coordinates | 44.01667, -84.55833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gladwin County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00201 |
| Federal ID | MI00201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |