Crystal Lake Level Control Dam
Crystal Lake Level Control Dam is a gravity dam located in Benzie County, Michigan, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Level Control Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Level 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 Road Commission (private). It impounds the Crystal Lake Outlet near Elberta.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9,950 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 27,190 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 09/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Nearest City | Elberta |
| River/Stream | Crystal Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 44.63500, -86.14833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27,190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27,190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,520 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,950 acres |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benzie County Road Commission |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00349 |
| Federal ID | MI00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |