Otter Lake Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Nearest City | Chassell |
| River/Stream | Sturgeon River |
| Coordinates | 46.92972, -88.55361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 935 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Houghton County |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |