Perry Lake Dam
Perry Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Oscoda County, Michigan, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Perry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perry Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oscoda County Drain Commissioner (private). It impounds the Perry Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 2010, 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 07/03/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| River/Stream | Perry Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.74717, -84.08944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oscoda County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02670 |
| Federal ID | MI02670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |