Misch Lake Dam
Misch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Misch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Misch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hc Holdings Company Llc (private). It impounds the Hunters Creek near Hunters Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 10/14/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Hunters Creek |
| River/Stream | Hunters Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.97500, -83.26667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HC Holdings Company LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00293 |
| Federal ID | MI00293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |