Lake James Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyRoscommon
Nearest CityHoughton Lake
River/StreamDenton Creek
Coordinates44.29833, -84.63333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length810 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,465 acre-ft
Max Storage2,465 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area900 acres
Drainage Area41 sq mi
Max Discharge1,120 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake James Property Owners Assoc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/21/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00347
Federal IDMI00347
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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