Carpenter Dam (indian Lake Dam)
Carpenter Dam (indian Lake Dam) is a concrete dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1878. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carpenter Dam (indian Lake Dam)
Carpenter Dam (indian Lake Dam) is a dam in Schoolcraft, Michigan. The dam is owned by Schoolcraft County Dr. Commissioner (private). It impounds the Indian River near Manistique.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8,659 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 283 square miles. Completed in 1878, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| Nearest City | Manistique |
| River/Stream | Indian River |
| Coordinates | 45.97730, -86.27176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8,659 acres |
| Drainage Area | 283 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,980 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Schoolcraft County Dr. Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00271 |
| Federal ID | MI00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |