Van Etten Lake Dam
Van Etten Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Iosco County, Michigan, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Van Etten Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Van Etten Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Iosco County (private). It impounds the Pine River near Oscoda-au Sable.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,320 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,040 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 281 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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 06/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Nearest City | Oscoda-au Sable |
| River/Stream | Pine River |
| Coordinates | 44.44850, -83.34000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 281 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Iosco County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00737 |
| Federal ID | MI00737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |