Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Missaukee County, Michigan, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Belser (private). It impounds the Big Cannon Creek near Sharon.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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 11/29/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Nearest City | Sharon |
| River/Stream | Big Cannon Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.50993, -85.00680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles Belser |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00220 |
| Federal ID | MI00220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |