Upper Canadian Lakes Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyMecosta
Nearest CityAltona
River/StreamCedar Creek
Coordinates43.59000, -85.32333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge90 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCanadian Lakes Property Owners Assn
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00705
Federal IDMI00705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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