Shelldrake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityShelldrake
River/StreamBetsy River
Coordinates46.71111, -85.06556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,168 acre-ft
Max Storage1,168 acre-ft
Normal Storage448 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge1,290 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Fisheries
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/09/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00252
Federal IDMI00252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program