Cambridge Lake Outlet
Cambridge Lake Outlet is a gravity dam located in Lenawee County, Michigan, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cambridge Lake Outlet
The primary purpose of Cambridge Lake Outlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arthur Pratt (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Springville.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 03/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Nearest City | Springville |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.03833, -84.17000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arthur Pratt |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00711 |
| Federal ID | MI00711 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |