North Manistique Lake Dam
North Manistique Lake Dam is an other dam located in Luce County, Michigan, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Manistique Lake Dam
North Manistique Lake Dam is a dam in Luce, Michigan. The dam is owned by Luce County (private). It impounds the Helmer Creek near Helmer.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 16 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,710 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,475 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 09/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Luce |
| Nearest City | Helmer |
| River/Stream | Helmer Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.28000, -85.72056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,710 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Luce County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00840 |
| Federal ID | MI00840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |