Lake Somerset Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Nearest City | Cement City |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.05833, -84.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,422 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 188 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 883 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hillsdale County Drain Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |