Cleveland Lake Dam
Cleveland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Muskegon County, Michigan, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cleveland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cleveland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Owasippe Scout Reservation (private). It impounds the Cleveland Creek near Whitehall.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,344 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/07/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Muskegon |
| Nearest City | Whitehall |
| River/Stream | Cleveland Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.44167, -86.23000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,344 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 832 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Max Discharge | 590 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Owasippe Scout Reservation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00741 |
| Federal ID | MI00741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |