Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure
Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Cass County, Michigan, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shavehead Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Shavehead 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 Cass County (private). It impounds the Mud Creek near Elkhart, Indiana.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 14 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 11/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | Elkhart, Indiana |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.83500, -85.87167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 14.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cass County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00764 |
| Federal ID | MI00764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |