Devoe Lake Dam
Devoe Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Devoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Devoe 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 Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Rifle River - Old Channel near Selkirk.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 49 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 116 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 533 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 06/10/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Selkirk |
| River/Stream | Rifle River - Old Channel |
| Coordinates | 44.40000, -84.03667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 49 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00282 |
| Federal ID | MI00282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |