Munuscong Bay Dam
Munuscong Bay Dam is an earth dam located in Chippewa County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Munuscong Bay Dam
The primary purpose of Munuscong Bay Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the Munuscong River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 12,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 321 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Chippewa |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Munuscong River |
| Coordinates | 46.20000, -84.25333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 321 acres |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00342 |
| Federal ID | MI00342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |