Sunset Lake Dam
Sunset Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sunset Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunset Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Canadian Lakes Prop Owners Assn (private). It impounds the Tr W Br Little Muskegon River near Altona.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 09/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Altona |
| River/Stream | Tr W Br Little Muskegon River |
| Coordinates | 43.56167, -85.27975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Canadian Lakes Prop Owners Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00796 |
| Federal ID | MI00796 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |