Indian Lake Dam
Indian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montcalm County, Michigan, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Montcalm County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the North Branch Tamarack Creek near Howard City.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 12/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Nearest City | Howard City |
| River/Stream | North Branch Tamarack Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.41659, -85.44216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Montcalm County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00409 |
| Federal ID | MI00409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |