Mc Gillis Creek Dam
Mc Gillis Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Alcona County, Michigan, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mc Gillis Creek Dam
Mc Gillis Creek Dam is a dam in Alcona, Michigan. The dam is owned by Huron-manistee National Forests (federal). It impounds the Mcgillis Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 6 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Alcona |
| River/Stream | Mcgillis Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.61667, -83.63333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02576 |
| Federal ID | MI02576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |