Saputo Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 2007. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Saputo Dam
The primary purpose of Saputo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stockton Properties (private). It impounds the Trib to Little Stylus Lake.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Completed in 2007, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| River/Stream | Trib to Little Stylus Lake |
| Coordinates | 44.32940, -83.94760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stockton Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02669 |
| Federal ID | MI02669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |