Clear Lake Dam
Clear Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Clear Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Roger Jones (private). It impounds the Carr Creek near Ludington.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Ludington |
| River/Stream | Carr Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.85909, -86.02218 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Roger Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02677 |
| Federal ID | MI02677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |