Fish Lake Level Control Structure
Fish Lake Level Control Structure is an other dam located in St. Joseph County, Michigan, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fish Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Fish 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 Saint Joseph County Dc (private). It impounds the Trib To Prairie River near Centreville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 25 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 04/30/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Nearest City | Centreville |
| River/Stream | Trib To Prairie River |
| Coordinates | 41.88041, -85.48057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Saint Joseph County DC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02644 |
| Federal ID | MI02644 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |