Forest Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyArenac
Nearest CityOmer
River/StreamWells Creek
Coordinates44.12167, -84.05833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,440 acre-ft
Max Storage7,440 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,405 acre-ft
Surface Area305 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerForest Lake Property Owners Assoc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/19/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00437
Federal IDMI00437
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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