Sutherland Lake Level Control Structure
Sutherland Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Clare County, Michigan, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sutherland Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Sutherland Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clare County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the North Branch Jose Creek near Harrison.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/03/2020.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Nearest City | Harrison |
| River/Stream | North Branch Jose Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.01833, -84.77500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clare County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02452 |
| Federal ID | MI02452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |