Susin Lake Dam
Susin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Susin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Susin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Susin Lake Improvement Board (private). It impounds the Trib To Clinton River near Clarkston.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 102 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 392 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Clarkston |
| River/Stream | Trib To Clinton River |
| Coordinates | 42.76028, -83.47778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 102 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Susin Lake Improvement Board |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00850 |
| Federal ID | MI00850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |