Kerswill Lake Dam
Kerswill Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gladwin County, Michigan, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kerswill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kerswill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kerswill Lake Association (private). It impounds the Kerswill Lake Outlet near Beaverton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Nearest City | Beaverton |
| River/Stream | Kerswill Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 43.95627, -84.56476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kerswill Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00414 |
| Federal ID | MI00414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |