Grass Lake Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBenzie
Nearest CityWallin
River/StreamBetsie River
Coordinates44.59167, -85.84833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length176 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,200 acre-ft
Max Storage5,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage675 acre-ft
Surface Area482 acres
Drainage Area77 sq mi
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Wildlife
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/28/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00527
Federal IDMI00527
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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