French Farm Lake Dam
French Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Emmet County, Michigan, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About French Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of French Farm Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Wildlife (state). It impounds the French Farm Creek near Carp Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,720 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Emmet |
| Nearest City | Carp Lake |
| River/Stream | French Farm Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.73500, -84.78833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00494 |
| Federal ID | MI00494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |