Schumacher Dam #2
Schumacher Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schumacher Dam #2
The primary purpose of Schumacher Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by P.s.j Investment Company (private). It impounds the Tributary To Au Gres Creek near Sages Lake Development.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1901. That was over 125 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | Sages Lake Development |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Au Gres Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.37500, -83.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | P.S.J Investment Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1901 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00745 |
| Federal ID | MI00745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |