Trout Lake Dam
Trout Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marquette County, Michigan, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Trout Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trout Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michigan North Woods Club (private). It impounds the Clear Creek near Wells.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 08/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Wells |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29861, -87.74306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michigan North Woods Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02582 |
| Federal ID | MI02582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |