Intake Park Dam
Intake Park Dam is a concrete dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Intake Park Dam
The primary purpose of Intake Park Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Manistique (local government). It impounds the Indian River near Manistique.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 177 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 302 square miles. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| Nearest City | Manistique |
| River/Stream | Indian River |
| Coordinates | 45.97500, -86.24667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 177 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 302 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Manistique |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00443 |
| Federal ID | MI00443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |