Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 258 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 Caroga Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Caroga Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mdnr Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Chilson Creek near Lakeland.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 119 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 05/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Lakeland |
| River/Stream | Chilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.49082, -83.85340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 119 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mdnr Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00744 |
| Federal ID | MI00744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |