Stanton Lake Dam
Stanton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montcalm County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stanton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stanton 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 County Drain #112 near Belding.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 04/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Nearest City | Belding |
| River/Stream | County Drain #112 |
| Coordinates | 43.29806, -85.16306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 374 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Montcalm County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00455 |
| Federal ID | MI00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |