Golden Lotus Dam
Golden Lotus Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, Michigan, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Golden Lotus Dam
The primary purpose of Golden Lotus Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Golden Lotus, Inc. (private). It impounds the Pigeon River near Afton.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 565 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Afton |
| River/Stream | Pigeon River |
| Coordinates | 45.14603, -84.47284 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 565 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Golden Lotus, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00340 |
| Federal ID | MI00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |