Big Drake Dam
Big Drake Dam is an earth dam located in Marquette County, Michigan. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Big Drake Dam
The primary purpose of Big Drake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michigan North Woods Club (private). It impounds the Bryan Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 175 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| River/Stream | Bryan Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.31091, -87.73504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michigan North Woods Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI02689 |
| Federal ID | MI02689 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |