Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure
Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Lapeer County, Michigan, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Lapeer Association (private). It impounds the Farmers Creek near Lapeer.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 759 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 297 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,365 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 07/06/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Nearest City | Lapeer |
| River/Stream | Farmers Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.96667, -83.38000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 759 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,563 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Lapeer Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00425 |
| Federal ID | MI00425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |