Brighton Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyLivingston
Nearest CityOre Lake Subdivision
River/StreamSouth Ore Creek
Coordinates42.51708, -83.80253

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length203 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,725 acre-ft
Max Storage2,725 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,330 acre-ft
Surface Area600 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPine Creek Ridge Conservancy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00595
Federal IDMI00595
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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