Portage Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountyJackson
Nearest CityHenrietta Station
River/StreamTributary to Portage River
Coordinates42.34596, -84.25019

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length3,200 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,500 acre-ft
Max Storage6,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area400 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge37 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMDNR Parks & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/22/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00733
Federal IDMI00733
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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