Manitou Properties Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 950 ft long. 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 Manitou Properties Dam 2
The primary purpose of Manitou Properties Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Manitou Waters Association (private). It impounds the Tributary to Lime Creek near Morenci.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 07/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Morenci |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Lime Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.77946, -84.37209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 387 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Manitou Waters Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00663 |
| Federal ID | MI00663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |