Black Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Mackinac County, Michigan, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 750 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 Black Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Black Creek 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 Black Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 820 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 725 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mackinac |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.21667, -85.71667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 820 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mdnr Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00278 |
| Federal ID | MI00278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |