Trout Creek Dam
Trout Creek Dam is a concrete dam located in Presque Isle County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Trout Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Trout Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Presque Isle Scs District (private). It impounds the Trout Creek near Rogers City.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 11/10/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Presque Isle |
| Nearest City | Rogers City |
| River/Stream | Trout Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.43333, -83.84833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Presque Isle SCS District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00781 |
| Federal ID | MI00781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |