Big Lake Level Control Dam is an other dam located in Osceola County, Michigan, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Big Lake Level Control Dam
Big Lake Level Control Dam is a dam in Osceola, Michigan. The dam is owned by Osceola County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Tributary to Thorn Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Thorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.86333, -85.20194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Osceola County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00992 |
| Federal ID | MI00992 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |