Brighton Lake Dam
Brighton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1929. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brighton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brighton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pine Creek Ridge Conservancy (private). It impounds the South Ore Creek near Ore Lake Subdivision.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 203 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 600 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,725 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/16/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Ore Lake Subdivision |
| River/Stream | South Ore Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.51708, -83.80253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,725 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,725 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pine Creek Ridge Conservancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00595 |
| Federal ID | MI00595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |