Fawn Lake Dam
Fawn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mecosta County, Michigan, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fawn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fawn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Canadian Lakes Prop Owners Assn (private). It impounds the Tributary To Muskegon River near Altona.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 09/21/2016.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Altona |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Muskegon River |
| Coordinates | 43.55596, -85.28113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Canadian Lakes Prop Owners Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02595 |
| Federal ID | MI02595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |