Pickerel Lake Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta |
| Nearest City | Big Rapids |
| River/Stream | Pickerel Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.74167, -85.36333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |