Little Platte Lake Control Dam
Little Platte Lake Control Dam is an other dam located in Benzie County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Platte Lake Control Dam
The primary purpose of Little Platte Lake Control Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benzie County (private). It impounds the North Branch Platte River near Platte Lake.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 48 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 820 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,400 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 09/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Nearest City | Platte Lake |
| River/Stream | North Branch Platte River |
| Coordinates | 44.69000, -86.05667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 48 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 820 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benzie County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00333 |
| Federal ID | MI00333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |