Lake Hudson Dam is an earth dam located in Lenawee County, Michigan, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 170 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Hudson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Hudson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Bear Creek near Canadalgua.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 460 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Nearest City | Canadalgua |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.82574, -84.25562 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mdnr Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00467 |
| Federal ID | MI00467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |