Shelldrake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Chippewa |
| Nearest City | Shelldrake |
| River/Stream | Betsy River |
| Coordinates | 46.71111, -85.06556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |