Haymarsh Lake Dam
Haymarsh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Haymarsh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Haymarsh Lake 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 Haymarsh Creek near Croton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 86 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 375 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 05/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Croton |
| River/Stream | Haymarsh Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.74667, -85.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 86.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 375 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00214 |
| Federal ID | MI00214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |