Foster Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyOceana
Nearest CityScottville
River/StreamTr-Big S Br Pere Marquette
Coordinates43.80667, -86.04667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length120 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage669 acre-ft
Max Storage669 acre-ft
Normal Storage515 acre-ft
Surface Area99 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFoster Lake, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/15/2014
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00668
Federal IDMI00668
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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