Manistique Lake Dam
Manistique Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Manistique Lake Dam
Manistique Lake Dam is a dam in Schoolcraft, Michigan. The dam is owned by Luce County Road Commission (private). It impounds the Manistique River near Germfask.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7,214 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| Nearest City | Germfask |
| River/Stream | Manistique River |
| Coordinates | 46.25667, -85.87500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7,214 acres |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Luce County Road Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00334 |
| Federal ID | MI00334 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |