Horsehead Lake Dam
Horsehead Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horsehead Lake Dam
Horsehead Lake Dam is a dam in Mecosta, Michigan. The dam is owned by Mecosta County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Gilbert Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 430 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 06/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| River/Stream | Gilbert Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.66750, -85.26667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 430 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Mecosta County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00941 |
| Federal ID | MI00941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |